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Small airport

Robert R Wells Jr Airport

ICAO K66RLocal 66R🇺🇸 Columbus
Coordinates
29.6411°N, 96.5158°W
Elevation
242 ft (74 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:12
Sunrise
06:38
Sunset
20:28
Civil dusk
20:54

About 13h 49m 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 Robert R Wells Jr Airport

Robert R Wells Jr Airport is a small airport in Columbus, United States. It sits at an elevation of 242 ft (74 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,800 ft / 1,158 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is River Field (TS27), about 6 nm to the nw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 33▸ displaced3,800 ft / 1,158 m60 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CNTRHOUSTON CNTR125.000 MHz
CTAFCTAF122.900 MHz

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Robert R Wells Jr Airport located?

Robert R Wells Jr Airport is small airport located in Columbus, United States, at an elevation of 242 ft (74 m).

How many runways does Robert R Wells Jr Airport have?

Robert R Wells Jr Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,800 ft / 1,158 m.

What time zone is Robert R Wells Jr Airport in?

Robert R Wells Jr Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Robert R Wells Jr Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Robert R Wells Jr Airport is approximately 2.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Robert R Wells Jr Airport?

The nearest airport to Robert R Wells Jr Airport is River Field (TS27), about 6 nm to the nw, followed by Dornak Braden Airport and Eagle Lake Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Robert R Wells Jr Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.