Diamond O Ranch Airport (XS93), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Diamond O Ranch (XS93) is a privately used airport near Santa Elena, Texas, situated roughly 37 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. The field is served by a single paved runway and recorded a modest volume of business aviation traffic in 2025, according to FAA TFMSC data. Customs clearance is not available onsite; the nearest facility is KEBG, about 29 nautical miles distant. Coordination for clearance delivery at XS93 runs through Houston ARTCC rather than a local tower, reflecting the airport's non-towered, private-use status.
Runways
Diamond O Ranch Airport has one paved runway, 12/30, 4,259 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Diamond O Ranch Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is South Texas International at Edinburg (KEBG), 29 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Diamond O Ranch Airport recorded 11 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March. Business aviation traffic at Diamond O Ranch (XS93) is concentrated mainly in March, with additional activity spread across the September-to-December period.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 4 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 11.2 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Diamond O Ranch Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: weight restrictions, runway notes and other notes.
Per the airport manager, a maximum landing weight of 40,000 pounds is allowed.
A highline is located 200 yards southeast of the southeast end of the runway. Antennas rise to 50 feet AGL. A beacon and hangar are located 800 feet south of the runway centerline.
For clearance delivery, contact Houston ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Diamond O Ranch Airport has five airfields within 29 NM. The closest is San Rafael Ranch, 7.15 NM northeast.
Part of the Rio Grande Valley area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length at Diamond O Ranch (XS93)?
Diamond O Ranch (XS93) has a single paved runway, designated 12/30, measuring 4,259 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the only runway serving the field. The airport is privately used, and there is no tower on site. Elevation at the field is 373 feet.
Is there a weight restriction at XS93?
Yes, a maximum landing weight of 40,000 pounds is allowed at Diamond O Ranch, per the airport manager. Operators planning arrivals should account for this limit when scheduling aircraft into XS93. No other weight guidance is published for the field beyond this figure.
Where does an operator clear customs near Diamond O Ranch?
Diamond O Ranch (XS93) has no onsite customs processing. The nearest customs facility is KEBG, located approximately 28.86 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance near this airport should plan to route through KEBG rather than expecting service at the field itself.
What obstacles should pilots be aware of near XS93?
Several obstructions are noted around Diamond O Ranch. A highline sits 200 yards southeast of the southeast end of the runway, antennas rise to 50 feet AGL, and a beacon and hangar are located 800 feet south of the runway centerline. Pilots operating at XS93 should account for these obstacles during approach and departure planning.