Ellington Airport
Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)
About 13h 50m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Ellington Airport
Ellington Airport is a public and military use airport in Harris County, Texas, United States. It is owned by the City of Houston's department of aviation, Houston Airport System and located 15 nmi southeast of downtown Houston. Formerly known as Ellington Field, then Ellington Air Force Base, then again as Ellington Field it is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation reliever airport. The airport does not have scheduled commercial passenger service. However, Continental Airlines used to operate daily regional services between Ellington and Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport between 1990 and 2004. On 17 October 2018, the City of Houston approved Phase 1 of the Houston Spaceport project on the Ellington Airport site.
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Live weather
KEFDLive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (3)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17R / 35L | 9,001 ft / 2,744 m | 150 ft | Con | Lighted | Open |
| 04 / 22 | 8,001 ft / 2,439 m | 150 ft | Con | Lighted | Closed |
| 17L / 35R | 4,609 ft / 1,405 m | 80 ft | Con | Unlit | Open |
Radio frequencies (9)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | HOUSTON APP DEP | 134.450 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 135.575 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.600 MHz |
| MISC | HOUSTON AIR | 38.180 MHz |
| OPS | ARNG OPS | 41.000 MHz |
| OPS | ANG OPS | 142.200 MHz |
| POST | COMD POST | 142.200 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 126.050 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 MHz |
Instrument procedures & charts
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (16)
- ILS Z OR LOC Z RWY 22Amdt 4
- 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 17RAmdt 7
- ILS Z OR LOC Z RWY 35LAmdt 7
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 35LAmdt 1B
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 22Amdt 2D
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 17RAmdt 1C
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 04Amdt 1C
- HI-TACAN RWY 35L
- HI-TACAN RWY 17R
- TACAN RWY 17RAmdt 0B
- TACAN RWY 22Amdt 0C
- TACAN RWY 35LAmdt 0B
- TACAN RWY 04Amdt 0B
Departure procedures (SIDs) (23)
- BORRN SIX (RNAV)
- BLTWY SEVEN (RNAV)
- ALEXANDRIA THREE, CONT.1
- ALEXANDRIA THREE
- LURIC EIGHT (RNAV)
- LUFKIN FOUR, CONT.1
- LUFKIN FOUR
- LEONA FOUR, CONT.1
- LEONA FOUR
- KARRR SEVEN (RNAV), CONT.1
- KARRR SEVEN (RNAV)
- INDIE EIGHT (RNAV)
- HOODO SEVEN (RNAV)
- GIFFA ONE
- EL DORADO ONE, CONT.1
- WYLSN EIGHT (RNAV)
- WATFO SIX (RNAV)
- STYCK EIGHT (RNAV)
- STRYA EIGHT (RNAV)
- EL DORADO ONE
- MMALT SEVEN (RNAV)
- BORRN SIX (RNAV), CONT.1
- CRIED ONE
Arrivals (STARs) (15)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Airspace in this area(4)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON CLASS B AREA A | Class B | Controlled | GND | 10000 ft MSL |
| HOUSTON CLASS B AREA B | Class B | Controlled | 2000 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| HOUSTON CLASS B AREA D | Class B | Controlled | 4000 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| HOUSTON, ELLINGTON AFB CLASS D | Class D | Controlled | GND | 2000 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| KROI-FM (Seabrook) | 1,962 ft | 39 ft | — |
| Endeavor Condominiums | 400 ft | 33 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 92 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Ellington Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Ellington Airport?
The ICAO code for Ellington Airport is KEFD, and its IATA code is EFD.
Where is Ellington Airport located?
Ellington Airport is medium airport located in Houston, United States, at an elevation of 32 ft (10 m).
How many runways does Ellington Airport have?
Ellington Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 9,001 ft / 2,744 m.
What time zone is Ellington Airport in?
Ellington Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Ellington Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Ellington Airport is approximately 1.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Ellington Airport?
The nearest airport to Ellington Airport is La Porte Municipal Airport (KT41), about 6.2 nm to the ne, followed by Polly Ranch Airport and William P. Hobby Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Ellington Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.