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Houston Gulf Airport

ICAO US-12497🇺🇸 Houston
Coordinates
29.5083°N, 95.0514°W
Elevation
20 ft (6 m)
Type
Closed
Region
US-TX

Daylight today(Sep 4, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
11:35
Sunrise
12:00
Sunset
00:42
Civil dusk
01:06

About 12h 42m 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 Houston Gulf Airport

Houston Gulf Airport was a single-runway airport located in eastern League City, Texas, United States. Its FAA code was SPX and its IATA code was also SPX.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
HOUSTON CLASS B AREA BClass BControlled2000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
HOUSTON CLASS B AREA DClass BControlled4000 ft MSL10000 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

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
KROI-FM (Seabrook)1,962 ft39 ft
Endeavor Condominiums400 ft33 ft
Obstacle92 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Houston Gulf Airport located?

Houston Gulf Airport is closed located in Houston, United States, at an elevation of 20 ft (6 m).

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Houston Gulf Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.