Quahadi Ranch Airport (17XS), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Quahadi Ranch (17XS) is a privately used airport near Dublin, Texas, built around a single paved runway long enough to accommodate a range of business aircraft. The field is unattended, with no on-site tower or customs service, and sits roughly 67 nautical miles from the nearest customs-capable airport at Fort Worth. Traffic remains moderate, drawing primarily business aviation operations tracked through FAA data, with Stephenville Clark Regional the closest neighboring airport at about 13 nautical miles away.
Runways
Quahadi Ranch Airport has one paved runway, 01/19, 6,295 ft long and 80 ft wide, with a concrete 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
Quahadi Ranch Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Fort Worth Meacham International (KFTW), 67 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Quahadi Ranch Airport recorded 312 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April and July. Business aviation traffic at Quahadi Ranch concentrates in the spring and summer months, with April, July, and August each recording the highest monthly operations of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month April, 34 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 7.5 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Quahadi Ranch Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
PAPI for Runway 01 and Runway 19, and medium intensity runway lighting for Runway 01/19, are pilot-activated on frequency 121.6.
Rotating beacon is pilot-activated on frequency 121.6.
For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Quahadi Ranch Airport has five airfields within 32 NM. The closest is Stephenville Clark Regional (KSEP), 13.27 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of traffic does Quahadi Ranch (17XS) see?
Quahadi Ranch is a private-use airport near Dublin, Texas, recording 591 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with 312 of those business aviation flights. It is classified as an ops tier 2 field, reflecting moderate traffic volume. The airport is unattended, so pilots should plan operations accordingly.
How long is the runway at 17XS?
Quahadi Ranch has a single runway, 01/19, measuring 6,295 feet long and 80 feet wide with a concrete surface. This paved length matches the airport's maximum paved runway figure, making it capable of handling a range of business aircraft. There is no tower, and the field operates under unattended conditions.
Is customs available at Quahadi Ranch airport?
Quahadi Ranch does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs-capable airport is KFTW, located approximately 66.6 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance near Dublin, Texas should plan to route through KFTW rather than expecting service at Quahadi Ranch itself.
What lighting is available at 17XS for night operations?
Quahadi Ranch provides pilot-activated lighting on frequency 121.6, including a rotating beacon, PAPI on both Runway 01 and Runway 19, and medium intensity runway lighting for Runway 01/19. Since the airport is unattended, pilots must activate these systems themselves. For clearance delivery coordination, contact is made through Fort Worth ARTCC.