KEFD — Ellington
Houston, TX · Elevation 32.5 ft · 29.6073, -95.1587
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 8,001 ft | 150 ft | Concrete (good) | High intensity | 04 39° / 22 219° | 04 PAPI (4-light, left) / 22 PAPI (4-light, left) | — |
| 17L/35R | 4,609 ft | 75 ft | Concrete (fair) | Not lighted | 17L 174° / 35R 354° | — | — |
| 17R/35L | 9,001 ft | 150 ft | Concrete (good) | High intensity | 17R 174° / 35L 354° | 17R PAPI (4-light, left) / 35L PAPI (4-light, left) | — |
Frequencies
- UNICOM
- 122.95 MHz
- TWR
- 126.05 MHz — Ellington Tower
- TWR
- 253.5 MHz — Ellington Tower
- GND
- 121.6 MHz — Ellington Ground
- GND
- 275.8 MHz — Ellington Ground
- ATIS
- 135.575 MHz
- ATIS
- 269.9 MHz
- ALEXANDRIA DP/BLTWY RNAV DP/BORRN RNAV DP/CRIED DP/DREMR DP/EL DORADO DP/GIFFA DP/HOODO RNAV DP/INDIE RNAV DP/KARRR RNAV DP/LEONA DP/LUFKIN DP/LURIC DP/MMALT RNAV DP/STRYA DP/STYCK DP/TRUAX DP/WATFO DP/WYLSN RNAV DP
- 134.45 MHz
- ALEXANDRIA DP/BLTWY RNAV DP/BORRN RNAV DP/CRIED DP/DREMR DP/EL DORADO DP/GIFFA DP/HOODO RNAV DP/INDIE RNAV DP/KARRR DP/LEONA DP/LUFKIN DP/LURIC RNAV DP/MMALT RNAV DP/STRYA DP/STYCK DP/TRUAX DP/WATFO DP/WYLSN DP/WYLSN RNAV DP
- 284 MHz
- ANG COMD POST/ANG OPS
- 142.2 MHz
- ANG OPS
- 288.5 MHz
- APP/DEP
- 134.45 MHz — Houston Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 284 MHz — Houston Approach/Departure
- BLUBELL STAR/SNDAY RNAV STAR
- 124.225 MHz
- BLUBELL STAR/SNDAY RNAV STAR
- 306.975 MHz
- CESAN STAR
- 121.3 MHz
- CESAN STAR
- 377.1 MHz
- EMERG
- 121.5 MHz
- EMERG
- 243 MHz
- HUDZY STAR/OHIIO STAR/WAPPL STAR
- 120.05 MHz
- HUDZY STAR/OHIIO STAR/WAPPL STAR
- 379.1 MHz
- PMSV METRO
- 372.2 MHz
- TKNIQ STAR
- 119.625 MHz
- TKNIQ STAR
- 226.675 MHz
- TSHIRT STAR/TSHRT STAR
- 119.175 MHz
- TSHRT STAR
- 291.675 MHz
Airport info
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Traffic pattern altitude
- 600 ft AGL
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Magnetic variation
- 5°E (2000)
- Flight service
- Fort Worth FSS (FTW) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- EFD ↗
Remarks (8)
- 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.
- TWY B UNLGTD EAST OF RY 17R/35L; DALGT USE ONLY.
- TPA: 1067 FT AGL VFR RECTANGULAR, 1567 FT AGL OVERHEAD, 567 FT AGL LGT ACFT.
- BE ALERT FOR MIL ACFT AT 1600 MSL MAKING OVHD APCHS.
- 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.
- 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.
Quick facts
- How long is the runway at KEFD?
- KEFD has 3 runways; the longest is 9,001 ft.
- Does KEFD have fuel?
- Yes — KEFD has 100LL, Jet A available, per FAA NASR data.
- What is the traffic pattern altitude at KEFD?
- The published traffic pattern altitude at KEFD is 600 ft AGL.
- Which Flight Service Station serves KEFD?
- Fort Worth FSS (FTW) serves KEFD. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
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Charts
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- T79 — Skyway Manor — 11 mi
- 3T2 — Wolfe Air Park — 13 mi
- 6R5 — Alvin Airpark — 15 mi
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