Shank N Bank Airport (TX0), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Shank N Bank (TX0) is a public-use general aviation airport in La Ward, Texas, serving light business traffic in a rural stretch of the Gulf Coast region. The field is unattended and unstaffed, with a single paved runway, and sits well outside any towered airspace. Operators using TX0 rely on Houston ARTCC for clearance delivery rather than an onsite tower, and the airport is fenced with locked gates outside prearranged access.
Runways
Shank N Bank Airport has one paved runway, 09/27, 5,002 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Shank N Bank Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Sugar Land Regional (KSGR), 68 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Shank N Bank Airport recorded 91 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at Shank N Bank concentrates heavily in October and November, which together account for more than half of the annual operations recorded in 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 30 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Shank N Bank Airport averages 25.3 days above 90°F in August and 2.0 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92.4°F, and January the coldest, at 64.0°F.
Weather station is 6.8 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Shank N Bank Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
REIL for runways 09 and 27, PAPI for runways 09 and 27, and MIRL for runway 09/27 are pilot-activated via CTAF.
For clearance delivery, contact Houston ARTCC.
The airport is fenced and its gates are locked; contact the airport manager for access.
The airport's physical address is 19584 S.H. 172, Port Lavaca, TX.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Shank N Bank Airport has five airfields within 35 NM. The closest is Palacios Municipal (KPSX), 11.46 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a control tower at TX0?
No, Shank N Bank (TX0) is a non-towered airport. Pilots operate on CTAF and coordinate clearance delivery through Houston ARTCC rather than an onsite facility. The field is also unattended, so there is no staffed operations desk at the airport itself.
What runway does Shank N Bank Airport have?
Shank N Bank Airport has a single asphalt runway, 09/27, measuring 5,002 feet long and 75 feet wide. This is also the airport's longest paved surface, giving it enough length to accommodate a range of light business aircraft. Runway lighting includes REIL and PAPI on both ends and MIRL, all pilot-activated via CTAF.
Can I get fuel at TX0?
Shank N Bank (TX0) does not have confirmed fuel availability in current airport data. Pilots planning a stop should not assume fuel service is on hand and should plan alternate fueling arrangements accordingly. The airport is also unattended, which limits any ground services beyond the runway and lighting infrastructure.
How do I get access to the airport if the gates are locked?
Shank N Bank Airport is fenced and its gates are locked, so arriving pilots need to contact the airport manager for access rather than expecting an open gate. The field is unattended with no fixed staff presence, and this gate arrangement is the primary access control at TX0. Planning contact with the airport manager ahead of arrival is advisable.