Old Reb Airport (5XS6) — Mercedes, TX

Old Reb Airport (5XS6)
5XS6
Old Reb Airport (5XS6)
Mercedes, TX
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Old Reb Airport (5XS6) is a private-use airport located in Mercedes, TX. The airport sits at an elevation of 60 feet above mean sea level. It features 1 runway.

Location & QuickFacts
FAA Information Effective 2026-09-03
Airport Identifier 5XS6
Airport Status Operational
Longitude/Latitude 97°52'30.9940" W / 26°10'31.2700" N
-97.875276 / 26.175353 (Estimated)
Elevation 60.00 ft / 18.29 m (Estimated)
Land 120 acres
From nearest city 3 nautical miles NE of Mercedes, TX
Location Hidalgo County, TX
Magnetic Variation 07E (1985)
Owner & Manager
Ownership Privately owned
Owner WILLIAM R. SANDLIN
Address RT 2, BOX 153
MERCEDES, TX 78570
Phone number 210-565-1241
Manager WILLIAM R. SANDLIN
Address RT-4 BOX 15111 INDIAN HILLS
MERCEDES, TX 78570
Phone number 512-565-1241
Airport Operations and Facilities
Airport Use Private
Wind indicator Yes
Segmented Circle No
Control Tower NON-ATCT
Landing fee charge No
Sectional chart BROWNSVILLE
Region ASW - Southwest
Responsible ARTCC ZHU - HOUSTON
Tie-in FSS SJT - SAN ANGELO
FSS on Airport No
FSS Toll Free 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Airport Services
Other services AGRI
Runway Information
Runway 12/30
Dimensions 3000 x 40 ft (914 x 12 m)
Surface ASPH-TURF (FAIR)
Surface treatment
12 30
Traffic pattern Left Left
Remarks
  • PVT; N-S FARM AIRSTRIP 25 X 1800'; 850' NORTH OF NORTH E-W PROPERTY LINE.
  • FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
  • PRE DATES THE ACT. EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.