3
Runways
73
Frequencies
44
Procedures
Quick Facts
ICAO
KEFD
FAA
EFD
Elevation
32.5 ft MSL
Runways
3
Frequencies
73
Tower
Yes
Fuel
100LL,A
Coordinates
29.607, -95.159
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
32.5 ft MSL
Control Tower
Yes
CTAF
122.95 MHz
Fuel Types
100LL,A
Traffic Pattern
633 ft MSL (600 ft AGL)
ARTCC
HOUSTON
Coordinates
29.6073, -95.1587
Ownership
Public
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
Nearby Weather Cameras
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| ID | Ends | Length | Width | Surface | Lights | Weight Bearing | PCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 04 / 22 | 8,001 ft | 150 ft | CONC | HIGH | SW (Single Wheel) 120,000 lbsDW (Dual Wheel) 250,000 lbsDTW (Dual Tandem) 404,000 lbsDDTW (Double Dual Tandem) 668,000 lbs | - |
| 17L/35R | 17L / 35R | 4,609 ft | 75 ft | CONC | - | SW (Single Wheel) 49,000 lbsDW (Dual Wheel) 60,000 lbsDTW (Dual Tandem) 107,000 lbsDDTW (Double Dual Tandem) 300,000 lbs | - |
| 17R/35L | 17R / 35L | 9,001 ft | 150 ft | CONC | HIGH | SW (Single Wheel) 120,000 lbsDW (Dual Wheel) 250,000 lbsDTW (Dual Tandem) 550,000 lbsDDTW (Double Dual Tandem) 800,000 lbs | - |
Frequencies
| Type | Frequency | Name | Call Sign | Use | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDRIA DP | 134.45 | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | ALEXANDRIA DP | - |
| ALEXANDRIA DP | 284.0 | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | ALEXANDRIA DP | - |
| ANG COMD POST | 142.2 | ELLINGTON | ELLINGTON | ANG COMD POST | 24 |
| ANG OPS | XXX.XXX | ELLINGTON | ELLINGTON | ANG OPS | 24 |
| ANG OPS | XXX.XXX | ELLINGTON | ELLINGTON | ANG OPS | 24 |
| APCH/P DEP/P | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | APCH/P DEP/P | - |
| APCH/P DEP/P | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | APCH/P DEP/P | - |
| ATIS | XXX.XXX | ELLINGTON | ELLINGTON | ATIS | 24 |
| ATIS | XXX.XXX | ELLINGTON | ELLINGTON | ATIS | 24 |
| BLTWY RNAV DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | BLTWY RNAV DP | - |
| BLTWY RNAV DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | BLTWY RNAV DP | - |
| BLUBELL STAR | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | BLUBELL STAR | - |
| BLUBELL STAR | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | BLUBELL STAR | - |
| BORRN RNAV DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | BORRN RNAV DP | - |
| BORRN RNAV DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | BORRN RNAV DP | - |
| CESAN STAR | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | CESAN STAR | - |
| CESAN STAR | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | CESAN STAR | - |
| CRIED DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | CRIED DP | - |
| CRIED DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | CRIED DP | - |
| DREMR DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | DREMR DP | - |
| DREMR DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | DREMR DP | - |
| EFD AWOS-3 | XXX.XXX | - | - | EFD AWOS-3 | - |
| EFD TACAN | XXX.XXX | ELLINGTON | - | EFD TACAN | - |
| EL DORADO DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | EL DORADO DP | - |
| EL DORADO DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | EL DORADO DP | - |
| EMERG | XXX.XXX | ELLINGTON | ELLINGTON | EMERG | 24 |
| EMERG | XXX.XXX | ELLINGTON | ELLINGTON | EMERG | 24 |
| GIFFA DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | GIFFA DP | - |
| GIFFA DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | GIFFA DP | - |
| GND/P | XXX.XXX | ELLINGTON | ELLINGTON | GND/P | 24 |
| GND/P | XXX.XXX | ELLINGTON | ELLINGTON | GND/P | 24 |
| HOODO RNAV DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | HOODO RNAV DP | - |
| HOODO RNAV DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | HOODO RNAV DP | - |
| HUDZY STAR | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | HUDZY STAR | - |
| HUDZY STAR | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | HUDZY STAR | - |
| INDIE RNAV DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | INDIE RNAV DP | - |
| INDIE RNAV DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | INDIE RNAV DP | - |
| KARRR DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | KARRR DP | - |
| KARRR RNAV DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | KARRR RNAV DP | - |
| LCL/P | XXX.XXX | ELLINGTON | ELLINGTON | LCL/P | 24 |
| LCL/P | XXX.XXX | ELLINGTON | ELLINGTON | LCL/P | 24 |
| LEONA DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | LEONA DP | - |
| LEONA DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | LEONA DP | - |
| LUFKIN DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | LUFKIN DP | - |
| LUFKIN DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | LUFKIN DP | - |
| LURIC DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | LURIC DP | - |
| LURIC RNAV DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | LURIC RNAV DP | - |
| MMALT RNAV DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | MMALT RNAV DP | - |
| MMALT RNAV DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | MMALT RNAV DP | - |
| OHIIO STAR | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | OHIIO STAR | - |
| OHIIO STAR | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | OHIIO STAR | - |
| PMSV METRO | XXX.XXX | ELLINGTON | ELLINGTON | PMSV METRO | 24 |
| SNDAY RNAV STAR | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | SNDAY RNAV STAR | - |
| SNDAY RNAV STAR | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | SNDAY RNAV STAR | - |
| STRYA DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | STRYA DP | - |
| STRYA DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | STRYA DP | - |
| STYCK DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | STYCK DP | - |
| STYCK DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | STYCK DP | - |
| TKNIQ STAR | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | TKNIQ STAR | - |
| TKNIQ STAR | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | TKNIQ STAR | - |
| TRUAX DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | TRUAX DP | - |
| TRUAX DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | TRUAX DP | - |
| TSHIRT STAR | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | TSHIRT STAR | - |
| TSHRT STAR | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | TSHRT STAR | - |
| TSHRT STAR | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | TSHRT STAR | - |
| UNICOM | XXX.XXX | ELLINGTON | - | UNICOM | - |
| WAPPL STAR | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | WAPPL STAR | - |
| WAPPL STAR | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | WAPPL STAR | - |
| WATFO DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | WATFO DP | - |
| WATFO DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | WATFO DP | - |
| WYLSN DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | WYLSN DP | - |
| WYLSN RNAV DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | WYLSN RNAV DP | - |
| WYLSN RNAV DP | XXX.XXX | HOUSTON TRACON | ELLINGTON | WYLSN RNAV DP | - |
Airport Remarks
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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').
- PCR VALUE: 902/R/D/W/T
- PCR VALUE: 166/R/D/W/T
- PCR VALUE: 1914/R/C/W/T
- 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.
IFR Procedures
8 STARs, 4 Runway, 3 ILS, 9 Approaches, 17 SIDs, 3 Localizer
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KEFD Operational Overview
Location & Facility
ELLINGTON (KEFD) is a publicly owned airport open to the public located in HOUSTON, Texas, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 32.5 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 29.6073°N, 95.1587°W.
Runways
ELLINGTON has 3 runways. The longest runway (04/22) measures 8,001 feet by 150 feet with a conc surface. Other runways include 17L/35R (4,609 ft, CONC), 17R/35L (9,001 ft, CONC).
Communications & Operations
ELLINGTON is a towered airport. ATIS is available on 269.9 MHz. A total of 73 communication frequencies are published for this facility.
Services & Fuel
ELLINGTON offers 100LL,A fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.
Instrument Procedures
ELLINGTON has 44 published instrument flight procedures, including 4 approaches, 17 SIDs (Standard Instrument Departures), and 8 STARs (Standard Terminal Arrival Routes). These procedures are updated on the 28-day AIRAC cycle. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view full procedure charts with waypoint maps and altitude profiles.
Weather Cameras
3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near ELLINGTON, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is KEFD?
KEFD is the ICAO identifier for ELLINGTON, a public-use airport, located in HOUSTON, Texas, United States.
How many runways does ELLINGTON have?
ELLINGTON (KEFD) has 3 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of KEFD?
The field elevation of ELLINGTON is 32.5 feet above mean sea level (MSL), surveyed.
Is fuel available at KEFD?
Yes, ELLINGTON offers 100LL,A fuel.
What is the longest runway at KEFD?
The longest runway at ELLINGTON is 9,001 feet long.
How much weight can the main runway at KEFD support?
The main runway at ELLINGTON supports single-wheel landing gear aircraft up to 120,000 lbs.
How do I access complete data for KEFD?
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Where is ELLINGTON located?
ELLINGTON (KEFD) is located in HOUSTON, Texas, United States, at an elevation of 32.5 ft MSL.
Does KEFD have weather cameras?
KEFD does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.