EFD
Ellington Airport
Official FAA Data Effective 2026-08-06 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
Airport Use:Open to the public
Activation Date:June 1942
Status:Operational
Control Tower:Yes
Seg-Circle:No
Beacon:White-Green
(Lighted Land Airport)
Wind Indicator:Yes, Lighted
Lighting Schedule:SS-SR
A.R.T.C.C.:HOUSTON
F.S.S.:FORT WORTH
NOTAMs Facility:EFD (NOTAM-D available)
Sectional Chart:HOUSTON
ARFF Cert:IV A U 07/1987
Customs:Customs Landing Rights
AirspaceAnalysis:CONDITIONAL
PROVIDED ARPT CONTINUES TO BE CONTROLLED BY ATCT, RWY 04/22 IS DEVELOPED AS PRIMARY RWY UPGRADED TO PIR CAPABLE OF USE BY ANG & NASA ACFT.
Attendance:Continuous
Airport Communications
ATIS:135.575 (713-847-4430) 269.9 (713-847-4430)
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
WAPPL STAR:120.05 379.1
INDIE RNAV DP:134.45 284.0
BORRN RNAV DP:134.45 284.0
WATFO DP:134.45 284.0
KARRR RNAV DP:134.45
GIFFA DP:134.45 284.0
STRYA DP:134.45 284.0
OHIIO STAR:120.05 379.1
HOODO RNAV DP:134.45 284.0
WYLSN DP:284.0
TRUAX DP:134.45 284.0
SNDAY RNAV STAR:124.225 306.975
TKNIQ STAR:119.625 226.675
ANG OPS:142.2 288.5
LEONA DP:134.45 284.0
LUFKIN DP:134.45 284.0
EL DORADO DP:134.45 284.0
TSHRT STAR:119.175 291.675
BLTWY RNAV DP:134.45 284.0
KARRR DP:284.0
PMSV METRO:372.2
DREMR DP:134.45 284.0
STYCK DP:134.45 284.0
CESAN STAR:121.3 377.1
TSHIRT STAR:119.175
LURIC DP:134.45
BLUBELL STAR:124.225 306.975
WYLSN RNAV DP:134.45 284.0
UNICOM:122.950
CRIED DP:134.45 284.0
MMALT RNAV DP:134.45 284.0
ALEXANDRIA DP:134.45 284.0
ANG COMD POST:142.2
HUDZY STAR:120.05 379.1
LURIC RNAV DP:284.0
EMERG:121.5 243.0
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
Remarks:
  • 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
IDNameFreqRadial / Range
VOT EFD ELLINGTON 109.40 024°0.1
VOD MHF TRINITY 114.75 272°21.8
VOT IAH HUMBLE 116.60 149°23.1
VOD VUH SCHOLES 113.00 317°25.3
IDNameFreqBearing / Range
VOD CX ALIBI 281 341°52.1
VOD GDE GOODHUE 368 060°56.7
VOD CL ROWDY 260 311°81.1
VOD AUR SULPHUR 278 068°97.3
Runway 17R/35L
Dimensions:9001 x 150 feet / 2744 x 46 meters
Surface:Concrete / Grooved in Good Condition
Weight Limits:S-120, D-250, ST-550, DT-800
PCR VALUE: 1914/R/C/W/T
Edge Lighting:High Intensity
Runway 17RRunway 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 IndicatorP4L (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:YesYes
Runway 04/22
Dimensions:8001 x 150 feet / 2439 x 46 meters
Surface:Concrete / Grooved in Good Condition
Weight Limits:S-120, D-250, ST-404, DT-668
PCR VALUE: 902/R/D/W/T
Edge Lighting:High Intensity
Runway 04Runway 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 IndicatorP4L (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:YesYes
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
Surface:Concrete in Fair Condition
Weight Limits:S-49, D-60, ST-107, DT-300
PCR VALUE: 166/R/D/W/T
Runway 17LRunway 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
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
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 MAR-JUN AND AUG-NOV.
  • 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.
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