Giffin Ranch Airport (3XS8) — Balmorhea, TX

Giffin Ranch Airport (3XS8)
3XS8
Giffin Ranch Airport (3XS8)
Balmorhea, TX
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Giffin Ranch Airport (3XS8) is a private-use airport located in Balmorhea, TX. The airport sits at an elevation of 3651 feet above mean sea level. It features 1 runway.

Location & QuickFacts
FAA Information Effective 2026-09-03
Airport Identifier 3XS8
Airport Status Operational
Longitude/Latitude 103°57'41.0100" W / 31°6'0.7300" N
-103.961392 / 31.100203 (Estimated)
Elevation 3651.00 ft / 1112.82 m (Estimated)
From nearest city 15 nautical miles NW of Balmorhea, TX
Location Reeves County, TX
Owner & Manager
Ownership Privately owned
Owner ESTATE OF JAMES L DAVIS
Address PO BOX 51670
MIDLAND, TX 79701
Phone number 432-682-6311
Manager DAVID L DAVIS
Address PO BOX 51670
MIDLAND, TX 79710
Phone number 432-685-7000
Airport Operations and Facilities
Airport Use Private
Wind indicator Yes
Control Tower NON-ATCT
Sectional chart EL PASO
Region ASW - Southwest
Responsible ARTCC ZAB - ALBUQUERQUE
Tie-in FSS FTW - FORT WORTH
FSS Toll Free 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Runway Information
Runway 03/21
Dimensions 3549 x 75 ft (1082 x 23 m)
Surface DIRT (GOOD)
Surface treatment
Edge lights Non-standard lighting system
03 21
Traffic pattern Left Left
Runway marking Nonstandard , Good Condition Nonstandard , Good Condition
Remarks
  • FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.