Pinon Ranch Airport (1XS8), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Pinon Ranch (1XS8) is a private-use airport near Brackettville, Texas, served by a single paved runway and unattended field operations. Business aviation activity here is limited, with FAA TFMSC data showing traffic concentrated in a narrow window rather than spread across the year. The nearest customs service is at Del Rio International Airport (KDRT), roughly 33 nautical miles away, since no customs processing is available onsite.
Runways
Pinon Ranch Airport has one paved runway, 16/34, 4,500 ft long and 50 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Pinon Ranch Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Del Rio International (KDRT), 33 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Pinon Ranch Airport recorded 5 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April. All recorded business aviation traffic at Pinon Ranch in 2025 occurred in April, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month April, 5 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Pinon Ranch Airport averages 28.3 days above 90°F in August and 10.7 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 94.4°F, and January the coldest, at 61.3°F.
Weather station is 4.2 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Pinon Ranch Airport has published operating constraints in one category: access.
For clearance delivery, contact Laughlin Approach; when Approach is closed, contact Houston Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Pinon Ranch Airport has five airfields within 20 NM. The closest is Leona Ranch, 8.05 NM south.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of access does 1XS8 have?
Pinon Ranch (1XS8) is a private-use airport, meaning it is not open to the general public without prior arrangement with the owner or operator. The field is unattended, so there is no on-site staff to coordinate arrivals. Pilots should plan operations accordingly, including fuel and communications, since no attendance schedule is published for the field.
Is there a runway long enough for business jets at Pinon Ranch?
Pinon Ranch has one paved runway, designated 16/34, measuring 4,500 feet long and 50 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length can support a range of business aircraft, though the private-use status and unattended field mean operators should coordinate access before planning a landing. No parallel or crosswind runway is listed for this airport.
Where do aircraft arriving at 1XS8 clear customs?
Pinon Ranch does not have customs processing onsite. The nearest customs-capable airport is Del Rio International Airport (KDRT), located approximately 32.76 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance near Brackettville, Texas, need to route through KDRT rather than expecting service directly at 1XS8.
How much business aviation traffic does Pinon Ranch see?
Pinon Ranch recorded a total of 7 operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with 5 of those classified as business aviation. This traffic level places the airport in a lower activity tier compared to busier regional fields. All of the recorded business aviation activity occurred during April of that year.