VFR
XA78
MELODY RANCH
MOUNTAIN SPRINGS, TX
Elevation
729 ft
Control
Uncontrolled
Runways (2)
1,600 ft
About Melody Ranch
At Mountain Springs, Texas, Melody Ranch operates as a privately owned, non-towered airport designated XA78. Runway 04/22 is the longest of two runways, measuring 1,600 by 50 feet of turf, with Runway 13/31 measuring 1,600 by 50 feet of turf completing the layout.
Operations are VFR only, as no instrument approach procedures are published for the field. The strip is non-towered with no published frequencies, so pilots maintain their own separation using standard see-and-avoid procedures. The field has no fuel sales on record. As a private-use facility, landing requires prior permission from the owner.
The field rests at 729 feet above mean sea level.
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Questions
- Where is Melody Ranch (XA78) located?
- Melody Ranch is located in Mountain Springs, TX.
- Is Melody Ranch a public or private airport?
- Melody Ranch (XA78) is a private-use airport, so prior permission from the owner is required before landing.
- How many runways does Melody Ranch have?
- Melody Ranch has 2 runways. The longest is 04/22 at 1,600 feet of turf, alongside 13/31.
- What is the field elevation at Melody Ranch?
- Melody Ranch sits at 729 feet above mean sea level.
- Does Melody Ranch have an instrument approach?
- No, Melody Ranch has no published instrument approach procedures; it is used under visual flight rules.
- Does Melody Ranch have an air traffic control tower?
- No, Melody Ranch (XA78) is a non-towered airport; pilots self-announce on the CTAF.