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Ellington Airport (KEFD/EFD) — Houston, United States

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Port of entry
Yes, with conditions
Fuel
100LL, Jet A
Tower
126.05
Runways
04/22, 17L/35R, 17R/35L
Elevation
32 ft

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Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
75 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 13:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KEFD
  • Name: Ellington Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 29.6073
  • Longitude: -95.158798
  • Elevation: 32 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Houston
  • IATA Code: EFD
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 04/22

  • Designation: 04/22
  • Dimensions: 2439x46m
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 17L/35R

  • Designation: 17L/35R
  • Dimensions: 1405x24m
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 17R/35L

  • Designation: 17R/35L
  • Dimensions: 2744x46m
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 126.050 MHz
  • Ground: 121.600 MHz
  • Operations: 41.000, 142.200 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 135.575 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Ellington Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 713-847-4200
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

A0536/
caution
Aerodrome closed
AD AP CLSD EXC AIRSHOW ACFT
2026-11-01 15:00 UTC 2026-11-01 23:00 UTC
A536/26
caution
Aerodrome closed
AD AP CLSD EXC AIRSHOW ACFT
2026-11-01 15:00 UTC 2026-11-01 23:00 UTC
A540/26
caution
Aerodrome closed
AD AP CLSD EXC AIRSHOW ACFT
2026-10-31 14:00 UTC 2026-10-31 22:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 00:10 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KEFD?
Ellington Airport operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What is the tower frequency at KEFD?
The tower frequency at Ellington Airport is 126.05 MHz.
What fuel is available at KEFD?
The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A for public use at Ellington Airport. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does KEFD require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is KEFD located?
Ellington Airport (KEFD) is located in Houston, United States.
What is the IATA code for KEFD?
The IATA code for Ellington Airport is EFD.
How long is the runway at KEFD?
The main runway at Ellington Airport (04/22) measures 2439x46m.
Is KEFD a port of entry?
Yes, with conditions. Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
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