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2XS8
Benson Airstrip · Uvalde
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
929 ft / 283 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
15/33 · 3,300 ft · ASPHUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Benson Airstrip (2XS8), located in Uvalde, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 929 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Benson Airstrip
ICAO / IATA
2XS8 / —
Municipality
Uvalde
Country
Region
US-TX — Texas
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
929 ft
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Runway 15 / 33
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,300 ft / 1,006 m
Runway Width: 80 ft / 24 m
Surface Type: ASPH
Heading: 156.3° / 344.6°
Runway Width: 80 ft / 24 m
Surface Type: ASPH
Heading: 156.3° / 344.6°
RWY 15 (156.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33 (344.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026