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Ellington Airport
Official FAA Data Effective 2025-11-27 0901Z
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Location Information for KEFD
Coordinates: N29°36.44' / W95°9.52'Located 15 miles SE of Houston, Texas on 2362 acres of land. View all Airports in Texas.
Surveyed Elevation is 32 feet MSL.
TPA: 1067 FT AGL VFR RECTANGULAR, 1567 FT AGL OVERHEAD, 567 FT AGL LGT ACFT.
Operations Data
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Airport Communications
| ATIS: | 135.575 (713-847-4430) 269.9 (713-847-4430) |
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| AWOS-3: | 135.575 Tel. 713-847-4430 |
| ELLINGTON TOWER: | 126.05 253.5 |
| ELLINGTON GROUND: | 121.6 275.8 |
| HOUSTON APPROACH: | 134.45 284.0 |
| HOUSTON DEPARTURE: | 134.45 284.0 |
| WYLSN DP: | 284.0 |
| ANG COMD POST: | 142.2 |
| KARRR DP: | 284.0 |
| LEONA DP: | 134.45 284.0 |
| WYLSN RNAV DP: | 134.45 284.0 |
| LUFKIN DP: | 134.45 284.0 |
| TKNIQ STAR: | 119.625 226.675 |
| BLUBELL STAR: | 124.225 306.975 |
| LURIC DP: | 134.45 |
| EL DORADO DP: | 134.45 284.0 |
| STRYA DP: | 134.45 284.0 |
| OHIIO STAR: | 120.05 379.1 |
| ANG OPS: | 142.2 288.5 |
| MMALT RNAV DP: | 134.45 284.0 |
| WATFO DP: | 134.45 284.0 |
| BLTWY RNAV DP: | 134.45 284.0 |
| GIFFA DP: | 134.45 284.0 |
| CRIED DP: | 134.45 284.0 |
| WAPPL STAR: | 120.05 379.1 |
| HOODO RNAV DP: | 134.45 284.0 |
| CESAN STAR: | 121.3 377.1 |
| KARRR RNAV DP: | 134.45 |
| HUDZY STAR: | 120.05 379.1 |
| PMSV METRO: | 372.2 |
| EMERG: | 121.5 243.0 |
| TRUAX DP: | 134.45 284.0 |
| TSHIRT STAR: | 119.175 |
| ALEXANDRIA DP: | 134.45 284.0 |
| INDIE RNAV DP: | 134.45 284.0 |
| STYCK DP: | 134.45 284.0 |
| SNDAY RNAV STAR: | 124.225 306.975 |
| DREMR DP: | 134.45 284.0 |
| TSHRT STAR: | 119.175 291.675 |
| BORRN RNAV DP: | 134.45 284.0 |
| LURIC RNAV DP: | 284.0 |
| UNICOM: | 122.950 |
| AWOS-3PT at T41 (6.2 NE): | 120.275 281-471-2206 |
| D-ATIS at HOU (6.6 W): | 124.6 |
| ASOS at HOU (6.7 W): | 713-847-1462 |
- ANG FM 41.00 AVBL 0630-1600LCL PRIOR REQUEST ONLY MON-FRI.
- FOR ANG OPS CALL TEXAN OPS.
- FOR COMD POST CALL LONE STAR.
- ANG OPS COMD POST 288.5.
Nearby Navigation Aids
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Runway 17R/35L
| Dimensions: | 9001 x 150 feet / 2744 x 46 meters | |
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| Surface: | Concrete / Grooved in Good Condition | |
| Weight Limits: | S-120, D-250, ST-550, DT-800
PCR VALUE: 1914/R/C/W/T
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| Edge Lighting: | High Intensity | |
| Runway 17R | Runway 35L | |
| Coordinates: | N29°37.10' / W95°9.86' | N29°35.62' / W95°9.83' |
| Elevation: | 31.9 | 27.5 |
| Traffic Pattern: | Right | |
| Runway Heading: | 179° True | 359° True |
| Declared Distances: | TORA:9001 TODA:9001 ASDA:9001 LDA:9001 | TORA:9001 TODA:9001 ASDA:9001 LDA:9001 |
| Markings: | Precision Instrument in good condition. | Precision Instrument in good condition. |
| Glide Slope Indicator | P4L (3.00° Glide Path Angle) | P4L (3.00° Glide Path Angle) |
| RVR Equipment | Touchdown Rollout | Touchdown Rollout |
| Approach Lights: | MALSF 1,400 Foot Medium-intensity Approach Lighting System with sequenced flashers. | MALSF 1,400 Foot Medium-intensity Approach Lighting System with sequenced flashers. |
| Centerline Lights: | Yes | Yes |
Runway 04/22
| Dimensions: | 8001 x 150 feet / 2439 x 46 meters | |
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| Surface: | Concrete / Grooved in Good Condition | |
| Weight Limits: | S-120, D-250, ST-404, DT-668
PCR VALUE: 902/R/D/W/T
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| Edge Lighting: | High Intensity | |
| Runway 04 | Runway 22 | |
| Coordinates: | N29°35.89' / W95°9.78' | N29°36.84' / W95°8.73' |
| Elevation: | 26.0 | 30.3 |
| Traffic Pattern: | Right | |
| Runway Heading: | 44° True | 224° True |
| Declared Distances: | TORA:8001 TODA:8001 ASDA:8001 LDA:8001 | TORA:8001 TODA:8001 ASDA:8001 LDA:8001 |
| Markings: | Non-Precision Instrument in good condition. | Precision Instrument in good condition. |
| Glide Slope Indicator | P4L (3.00° Glide Path Angle) | P4L (3.00° Glide Path Angle) |
| RVR Equipment | Touchdown Rollout | Touchdown Rollout |
| Approach Lights: | MALSR 1,400 Foot Medium-intensity Approach Lighting System with runway alignment indicator lights. | |
| Centerline Lights: | Yes | Yes |
Runway 17L/35R
RWY 17L/35R NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. | ||
| Dimensions: | 4609 x 75 feet / 1405 x 23 meters | |
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| Surface: | Concrete in Fair Condition | |
| Weight Limits: | S-49, D-60, ST-107, DT-300
PCR VALUE: 166/R/D/W/T
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| Runway 17L | Runway 35R | |
| Coordinates: | N29°37.11' / W95°9.37' | N29°36.35' / W95°9.35' |
| Elevation: | 31.0 | 30.1 |
| Traffic Pattern: | Right | |
| Runway Heading: | 179° True | 359° True |
| Declared Distances: | TORA:4609 TODA:4609 ASDA:4609 LDA:4609 | TORA:4609 TODA:4609 ASDA:4609 LDA:4609 |
| Markings: | Basic in good condition. | Basic in good condition. |
Services Available
| Fuel: | 100LL (blue), Jet-A |
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| Transient Storage: | Tiedowns |
| Airframe Repair: | MAJOR |
| Engine Repair: | MAJOR |
| Bottled Oxygen: | LOW |
| Bulk Oxygen: | LOW |
| Other Services: | CARGO HANDLING SERVICES,PILOT INSTRUCTION,AIRCRAFT RENTAL |
Ownership Information
| Ownership: | Publicly owned | |
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| Owner: | CITY OF HOUSTON | |
| 16930 JFK BLVD | ||
| HOUSTON, TX 77032 | ||
| 281-233-3000 | ||
| Manager: | ARTURO MACHUCA | |
| BLDG 510 ELLINGTON FIELD | ||
| HOUSTON, TX 77034 | ||
| 713-847-4200 | ||
Other Remarks
- TWY B UNLGTD EAST OF RY 17R/35L; DALGT USE ONLY.
- NMRS BIRDS ON AND INVOF ARPT ALL QUADRANTS.
- RWY 17R ARRESTING BARRIERS 1500 FT LCTD IN SAFETY AREA 14 INCH LIP EACH SIDE OF RWY.
- RWY 35L ARRESTING BARRIERS 1849 FT LCTD IN SAFETY AREA 14 INCH LIP EACH SIDE OF RWY.
- FLUID: LHOX HPOX
- SEE FLIP AP/1 SUPPLEMENTARY ARPT RMK.
- CAUTION: NMRS SMALL ACFT WITH EXTV TRNG IN AREA OF ARPT.
- NS ABTMT: NOISE SENSITIVE AREAS S AND E OF FLD. JET ACFT RSTD TO STR-IN FULL STOP LDG ONLY BTN 2200-0700 DLY, 2200-1300 SUN. ON DEP JET ACFT MIN USE OF AFTER BURNERS AND CLIMB RWY HDG TO 1000 PRIOR TO TURNS OR REJOIN.
- CG: MIN 24 HR PPR EXC CG MSN. C713-578-3000.
- STREET LGTS LCTD 700 FT EAST OF RWY 17R APCH MAY BE MISTAKEN FOR APCH LGTS.
- BE ALERT FOR MIL ACFT AT 1600 MSL MAKING OVHD APCHS.
- MISC: PRK RAMP CAP TDT710.
- ANG: ANG RAMP CLSD TO ALL ACFT EXEC OFFL BUS ONLY. 24 HRS PPR, CTC BASE OPS, 1200-2130Z++ TUE-FRI, CLSD WKEND & HOL. DSN 454-2142, C281-929-2142. COMD POST AVBL 24 HR, DSN 454-2716, C281-929-2716. ALL OTHER TRAN ACFT CTC FBO 281-484-6551.
- RWY 04 ARRESTING BARRIERS 1563 FT LCTD IN SAFETY AREA 14 INCH LIP EACH SIDE OF RWY.
- RWY 22 ARRESTING BARRIERS 1496 FT LCTD IN SAFETY AREA 14 INCH LIP EACH SIDE OF RWY.
- SERVICE - AGEAR: POTENTIAL FOR TAIL HOOK SKIP ON RWY 17R/35L AND RWY 04/22 DUE TO CNTLN LGT WITHIN 200' OF RWY A-G. AGEAR: A-GEAR LGTD MRK PLACEMENT EXCEEDS 75' FR RWY EDGE.
- ARPT CLSD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN 171 FT OR GREATER EXCEPT 24 HRS PPR 281-433-1612.
- SERVICE-FUEL: A++ (MIL).
- ANG OPS COMD POST 288.5.
- ANG: BASH PHASE II COND JUN-SEP FOR MIGRATORY BIRDS. BASH PHASE I OCT-MAY.
- JASU: 1(-95) 1(-86) 1(JETEX5).
- UAS OPS WI ELLINGTON CLASS D ASP, OPR HRS VARY.
- PPR FOR UNSCHEDULED AIR CARRIER OPS, CTC 281-433-1612.
- TWY B EAST OF RWY 17R-35L NOT AVBL FOR AIR CARRIER ACFT.
- NSTD AFLD MRK ON ANG ACFT PRK APN.
- 70 FT AGL TANKS LCTD 1400 FT NE OF RY 17R APCH.
- RWY 17L/35R BTWN TWYS C & G - DUAL PURPOSE RWY/TWY WITH TWY LGTS.
- TPA: 1067 FT AGL VFR RECTANGULAR, 1567 FT AGL OVERHEAD, 567 FT AGL LGT ACFT.
- BAK-14 BAK-12B(B) (1563').
- BAK-14 BAK-12B(B) (1500').
- BAK-14 BAK-12B(B) (1496').
- BAK-14 BAK-12B(B) (1850').
Weather Minimums
Standard Terminal Arrival (STAR) Charts
Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP) Charts
- HI-ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 17R

- HI-ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 22

- HI-ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 35L

- ILS Z OR LOC Z RWY 17R

- ILS Z OR LOC Z RWY 22

- ILS Z OR LOC Z RWY 35L

- RNAV (GPS) RWY 04

- RNAV (GPS) RWY 17R

- RNAV (GPS) RWY 22

- RNAV (GPS) RWY 35L

- HI-TACAN RWY 17R

- HI-TACAN RWY 35L

- TACAN RWY 04

- TACAN RWY 17R

- TACAN RWY 22

- TACAN RWY 35L

Departure Procedure (DP) Charts
- ALEXANDRIA THREE

- ALEXANDRIA THREE, CONT.1

- BLTWY SEVEN (RNAV)

- BORRN SIX (RNAV)

- BORRN SIX (RNAV), CONT.1

- CRIED ONE

- EL DORADO ONE

- EL DORADO ONE, CONT.1

- GIFFA ONE

- HOODO SEVEN (RNAV)

- INDIE EIGHT (RNAV)

- KARRR SEVEN (RNAV)

- KARRR SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1

- LEONA FOUR

- LEONA FOUR, CONT.1

- LUFKIN FOUR

- LUFKIN FOUR, CONT.1

- LURIC EIGHT (RNAV)

- MMALT SEVEN (RNAV)

- STRYA EIGHT (RNAV)

- STYCK EIGHT (RNAV)

- WATFO SIX (RNAV)

- WYLSN EIGHT (RNAV)

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