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61XS

Shanks Ag Strip
Wharton, Texas

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FAA Identifier: 61XS
Latitude/Longitude: 29-19-27.8900N / 096-01-14.8440W
29.3242 / -96.0206
Elevation: 100 feet MSL (Estimated)
Magnetic Variation: 06E (1985)
Land Area Covered: acres
From City: 4 nautical miles E of Wharton, TX
County/Parish: Wharton, TX
Airport Operations:
Airport Use: Private
Activiation Date: 9/1/1978 12:00:00 AM
Sectional Chart: Houston
Control Tower: No
ARTCC: Houston Center (ZHU)
FSS: Montgomery County Flight Service Station ()
Attendance: Continuous
Wind Indicator: No
Segmented Circle: No
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Landing Fee: No
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Runway Information:
Runway: 07/25
Dimensions: 2800 x 80 ft.
Surface: Grass, sod
Airport Ownership and Management:
Ownership: Privately Owned
Owner: Robert R. Shanks
Rt 3 Box 69
Wharton, TX 77488
713-532-5208
Manager: Robert R. Shanks
Rt 3 Box 69
Wharton, TX 77488
713-532-5208
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Remarks:
  • OWNER DESIRES ARPT NOT BE CHARTED.
  • (A89) FOR FP FILING CALL CXO FSS 1-800-833-5602.
  • PRVDD MNM 20:1 APCH SLOPE TO EACH RWY END MAINTD & VFR USE ONLY.
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