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Houston Ellington Airport (KEFD / EFD)

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KEFD airport at a glance

ICAO code: KEFD
IATA code: EFD
City: Houston
Region: Texas
Country: United States
Elevation: 32 ft (10 m)
Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-6)
Coordinates: 29.6073° N, 95.1588° W
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Weather & airport info KEFD

Current weather

Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 03 Nov, 07:54 UTC

Wind: 6 kt (11 km/h) from east-southeast (120°)
Visibility: 10 km or more
Clouds: no significant clouds
Temperature: 24 °C (dew point 23 °C)
Pressure (QNH): 1,012 hPa

Original weather report (METAR)

METAR KEFD 030754Z 12006KT 10SM CLR 24/23 A2987

Airport

Elevation: 32 ft (10 m)
Sunrise / Sunset: 06:35 / 17:32 local time

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lighted
17R/35L	2,744 m (9,001 ft)	concrete	yes
17L/35R	1,405 m (4,609 ft)	concrete	no

Radio frequencies

ATIS: 135.575
Ground: 121.6
Tower: 126.05
UNICOM: 122.95

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map KEFD

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Closed per NOTAM: TWY H*, TWY D* (* partly closed)

Official charts (FAA)

Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26

Airport diagram (FAA)

Airport diagram (1)

AIRPORT DIAGRAM

Instrument approaches (16)

Departure procedures (23)

Minimums (2)

Other (15)

For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for KEFD(24)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

ClosedRunway: closedA0560/26· from 03 Nov, 13:00 UTC · until 06 Nov, 22:00 UTC
Runway 04/22 at Ellington Airport is closed.
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RWY 04/22 CLSD
```
A0560/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZHU/QMRLC////000/999/2936N09509W005
A) KEFD
B) 2611031300
C) 2611062200
E) RWY 04/22 CLSD
```
Out of serviceObstacle11/002· until 31 Jan, 19:38 UTC
The lighting of an obstacle tower (ASR 1225130) 2.0 nautical miles southwest of the airport is out of service. Its top is 190.0 FT above sea level, 159.1 FT above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1225130) 293505.00N0951115.00W (2.0NM SW EFD) 190.0FT (159.1FT AGL) U/S
Out of serviceOtherM0091/26· until 20 Jan, 23:00 UTC
The arresting gear cable at the departure end of runway 22 is out of service. An arresting gear is used to stop aircraft during a rejected takeoff or landing.
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AERODROME RWY 22 DEP END CABLE IS OUT OF SERVICE.
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M0091/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZHU/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/2936N09509W005
A) KEFD
B) 2610311248
C) 2701202300
E) AERODROME RWY 22 DEP END CABLE IS OUT OF SERVICE.
```
Out of serviceRunway centre line lights: unserviceableA0553/26· until 30 Nov, 23:00 UTC
The runway centerline lighting for runway 04/22 is out of service.
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RWY 04/22 RCLL U/S
```
A0553/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZHU/QLCAS////000/999/2936N09509W005
A) KEFD
B) 2610292106
C) 2611302300
E) RWY 04/22 RCLL U/S
```
Out of servicePAPI: unserviceableA0554/26· until 31 Dec, 23:00 UTC
Runway 35L PAPI (approach slope lights) out of service
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RWY 35L PAPI U/S
```
A0554/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZHU/QLPAS////000/999/2936N09509W005
A) KEFD
B) 2610292106
C) 2612312300
E) RWY 35L PAPI U/S
```
Out of serviceSequenced flashing lights: unserviceableA0551/26· until 31 Dec, 23:00 UTC
The runway sequenced flashing lights for runway 35L are out of service.
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RWY 35L SEQUENCED FLG LGT U/S
```
A0551/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZHU/QLFAS////000/999/2936N09509W005
A) KEFD
B) 2610292105
C) 2612312300
E) RWY 35L SEQUENCED FLG LGT U/S
```
Out of serviceTouchdown zone lights: unserviceableA0552/26· until 30 Nov, 23:00 UTC
The runway touchdown zone lighting for runway 22 is out of service.
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RWY 22 RTZL U/S
```
A0552/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZHU/QLZAS////000/999/2936N09509W005
A) KEFD
B) 2610292105
C) 2611302300
E) RWY 22 RTZL U/S
```
ClosedTaxiway: closed10/020· until 03 Nov, 23:00 UTC
Taxiway H between taxiway B and taxiway E is closed to aircraft with a wingspan of more than 110 feet.
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TWY H BTN TWY B AND TWY E CLSD TO ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 110FT
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A0525/26 NOTAMN Q) KZHU/QMXLC////000/999/2936N09509W005 A) KEFD B) 2610280700 C) 2611032300 E) TWY H BTN TWY B AND TWY E CLSD TO ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 110FT
```

16 more NOTAMs

ClosedTaxiway: closed10/019· until 03 Nov, 23:00 UTC
Taxiway D between runway 17R/35L and taxiway H is closed. Aircraft cannot use this section of the taxiway.
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TWY D BTN RWY 17R/35L AND TWY H CLSD
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A0524/26 NOTAMN Q) KZHU/QMXLC////000/999/2936N09509W005 A) KEFD B) 2610271200 C) 2611032300 E) TWY D BTN RWY 17R/35L AND TWY H CLSD
```
ClosedTaxiway: closedA0524/26· until 03 Nov, 23:00 UTC
Taxiway D between runway 17R/35L and taxiway H is closed. Aircraft cannot use this section of the taxiway.
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TWY D BTN RWY 17R/35L AND TWY H CLSD
```
A0524/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZHU/QMXLC////000/999/2936N09509W005
A) KEFD
B) 2610271200
C) 2611032300
E) TWY D BTN RWY 17R/35L AND TWY H CLSD
```
Out of serviceApproach lighting: unserviceable10/018· until 30 Nov, 06:00 UTC
The approach lighting system for runway 22 is out of service. Approach lighting helps pilots to find the runway in poor visibility.
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RWY 22 ALS U/S
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A0523/26 NOTAMN Q) KZHU/QLAAS////000/999/2936N09509W005 A) KEFD B) 2610250822 C) 2611300600 E) RWY 22 ALS U/S
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Out of serviceApproach lighting: unserviceableA0523/26· until 30 Nov, 06:00 UTC
The approach lighting system for runway 22 is out of service. Approach lighting helps pilots to find the runway in poor visibility.
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RWY 22 ALS U/S
```
A0523/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZHU/QLAAS////000/999/2936N09509W005
A) KEFD
B) 2610250822
C) 2611300600
E) RWY 22 ALS U/S
```
Out of serviceLanding direction indicator: unserviceable10/017· until 30 Nov, 06:00 UTC
All runway visual range measurements at the airport are out of service. Runway visual range measurement indicates how far a pilot can see along the runway.
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AD AP RVR ALL U/S
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A0522/26 NOTAMN Q) KZHU/QFTAS////000/999/2936N09509W005 A) KEFD B) 2610250820 C) 2611300600 E) AD AP RVR ALL U/S
```
Out of serviceLanding direction indicator: unserviceableA0522/26· until 30 Nov, 06:00 UTC
All runway visual range measurements at the airport are out of service. Runway visual range measurement indicates how far a pilot can see along the runway.
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AD AP RVR ALL U/S
```
A0522/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZHU/QFTAS////000/999/2936N09509W005
A) KEFD
B) 2610250820
C) 2611300600
E) AD AP RVR ALL U/S
```
Out of serviceILS glide path: unserviceableA0505/26· until 30 Nov, 20:00 UTC
The glide path (GP) of the instrument landing system (ILS) for runway 22 is out of service. The ILS guides aircraft to the runway in poor visibility.
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NAV ILS RWY 22 GP U/S
```
A0505/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZHU/QIGAS////000/999/2936N09509W005
A) KEFD
B) 2610132208
C) 2611302000
E) NAV ILS RWY 22 GP U/S
```
Out of serviceStandard instrument departure: changed8862/26· until 09 Nov, 17:00 UTC (estimated)
The HOODO SEVEN DEPARTURE (RNAV) standard departure route (SID) at Ellington airport is not available, unless the aircraft is equipped with a suitable RNAV system with GPS. The TBD VOR/DME system is out of service.
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ELLINGTON, HOUSTON, TX. HOODO SEVEN DEPARTURE (RNAV)... DEPARTURE PROCEDURE NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, TBD VOR/DME OUT OF SERVICE.
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A0501/26 NOTAMN Q) KZHU/QPDCH/I/NBO/A/000/999/2936N09509W005 A) KEFD B) 2610131300 C) 2611091700 E) SID ELLINGTON, HOUSTON, TX. HOODO SEVEN DEPARTURE (RNAV)... DEPARTURE PROCEDURE NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, TBD VOR/DME OUT OF SERVICE.
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Out of serviceStandard instrument departure: changedA0501/26· until 09 Nov, 17:00 UTC
The HOODO SEVEN DEPARTURE (RNAV) standard departure route (SID) at Ellington airport is not available, unless the aircraft is equipped with a suitable RNAV system with GPS. The TBD VOR/DME system is out of service.
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SID ELLINGTON, HOUSTON, TX. HOODO SEVEN DEPARTURE (RNAV)... DEPARTURE PROCEDURE NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, TBD VOR/DME OUT OF SERVICE.
```
A0501/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZHU/QPDCH/I/NBO/A/000/999/2936N09509W005
A) KEFD
B) 2610131300
C) 2611091700
E) SID ELLINGTON, HOUSTON, TX. HOODO SEVEN DEPARTURE (RNAV)... DEPARTURE PROCEDURE NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, TBD VOR/DME OUT OF SERVICE.
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Out of serviceOtherM0083/26· until 05 Jan, 20:00 UTC
The arresting gear at the departure end of runway 04 is out of service. Arresting gear is used to stop aircraft in an emergency.
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AERODROME RWY 04 DEP END CABLE IS OUT OF SERVICE.
```
M0083/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZHU/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/2936N09509W005
A) KEFD
B) 2610081332
C) 2701052000
E) AERODROME RWY 04 DEP END CABLE IS OUT OF SERVICE.
```
Out of serviceILS: unserviceableA0500/26· until 30 Nov, 06:00 UTC
The Instrument Landing System (ILS) for runway 22 is out of service. The ILS guides aircraft to the runway in poor visibility.
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NAV ILS RWY 22 U/S
```
A0500/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZHU/QICAS////000/999/2936N09509W005
A) KEFD
B) 2610072203
C) 2611300600
E) NAV ILS RWY 22 U/S
```
NoticeApron: work in progress10/021· until 03 Nov, 23:00 UTC
All ramps on the apron are closed or have work in progress due to airshow preparations.
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APRON ALL RAMPS WIP AIRSHOW PREPARATION
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A0526/26 NOTAMN Q) KZHU/QMNHW////000/999/2936N09509W005 A) KEFD B) 2610261200 C) 2611032300 E) APRON ALL RAMPS WIP AIRSHOW PREPARATION
```
NoticeApron: work in progressA0526/26· until 03 Nov, 23:00 UTC
Apron all RAMPS work in progress AIRSHOW PREPARATION
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APRON ALL RAMPS WIP AIRSHOW PREPARATION
```
A0526/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZHU/QMNHW////000/999/2936N09509W005
A) KEFD
B) 2610261200
C) 2611032300
E) APRON ALL RAMPS WIP AIRSHOW PREPARATION
```
NoticeStandard instrument departure: changed1594/26· until 22 Oct, 11:25 UTC (estimated)
For the STYCK EIGHT DEPARTURE (RNAV) standard departure route (SID) at Ellington Airport, the minimum obstruction clearance altitude (MOCA) for the DOLEY transition and the WTSON transition from STYCK to DOLEY and STYCK to WTSON is 2200 ft.
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SID ELLINGTON, HOUSTON, TX. STYCK EIGHT DEPARTURE (RNAV)... DOLEY TRANSITION,WTSON TRANSITION FROM STYCK TO DOLEY AND STYCK TO WTSON MOCA 2200. ALL OTHER DATA REMAINS AS PUBLISHED. 2610221125-2810221125EST
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Q) KZHU/QPDCH/I/NBO/A/000/999/2936N09509W005
A) KEFD
B) 2610221044
C) 2706031043EST
E) EFD ELLINGTON, HOUSTON, TX.
STYCK EIGHT DEPARTURE (RNAV)...
DOLEY TRANSITION,WTSON TRANSITION FROM STYCK TO DOLEY AND STYCK TO WTSON MOCA 2200FT.
ALL OTHER DATA REMAINS AS PUBLISHED.
```
NoticeStandard instrument departure: changedA0515/26· until 22 Oct, 11:25 UTC
For the STYCK EIGHT DEPARTURE (RNAV) standard departure route (SID) at Ellington Airport, the minimum obstruction clearance altitude (MOCA) for the DOLEY transition and the WTSON transition from STYCK to DOLEY and STYCK to WTSON is 2200 ft.
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SID ELLINGTON, HOUSTON, TX. STYCK EIGHT DEPARTURE (RNAV)... DOLEY TRANSITION,WTSON TRANSITION FROM STYCK TO DOLEY AND STYCK TO WTSON MOCA 2200. ALL OTHER DATA REMAINS AS PUBLISHED.
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A0515/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZHU/QPDCH/I/NBO/A/000/999/2936N09509W005
A) KEFD
B) 2610221125
C) 2810221125
E) SID ELLINGTON, HOUSTON, TX. STYCK EIGHT DEPARTURE (RNAV)... DOLEY TRANSITION,WTSON TRANSITION FROM STYCK TO DOLEY AND STYCK TO WTSON MOCA 2200. ALL OTHER DATA REMAINS AS PUBLISHED.
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NoticeWind indicatorA0472/26· until 27 Nov, 23:59 UTC
The automated weather broadcast system at Ellington airport is out of service; the ceiling information is unreliable.
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SVC AUTOMATED WX BCST SYSTEM CEILING UNREL
```
A0472/26 NOTAMN
Q) KZHU/QFWXX////000/999/2936N09509W005
A) KEFD
B) 2609231922
C) 2611272359
E) SVC AUTOMATED WX BCST SYSTEM CEILING UNREL
```

For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

Private jet traffic in Ellington Airport (last 30 days)

Arrivals: 169
Departures: 132
Different jets: 114

Most frequent origins: San Antonio International Airport (10), Dallas Love Field (9), Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (8), Austin Bergstrom International Airport (8), Houma Terrebonne Airport (5).

Most frequent destinations: Dallas Love Field (11), William P Hobby Airport (7), Baton Rouge Metropolitan Ryan Field (6), Austin Bergstrom International Airport (5), Houma Terrebonne Airport (5).

Most common aircraft types: Beechcraft King Air 200/250 (39), Pilatus PC-12 (34), Cessna Citation CJ2 (23), Cessna Citation CJ4 (15), Cessna Citation Excel/XLS (13).

Monday is the busiest day.

Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.

Charter operators based here

Operators with a base at this airport.

Wing Aviation Charter ServicesHouston (William P Hobby) (KHOU) · Turboprop, Light jet, Midsize jet
Fly TruHouston (David Wayne Hooks Memorial) (KDWH) · Light jet, Super midsize jet, Heavy jet

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KEFD airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Houston airport (KEFD) today?

There are currently 23 valid NOTAMs for Houston (KEFD). Affected: Taxiway: closed; Obstacle: out of service; Other: out of service; Runway centre line lights: unserviceable and 8 more. 1 more NOTAM starts in the coming days. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Houston airport (KEFD)?

According to the latest weather report for KEFD (METAR, 03 Nov, 07:54 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 6 kt (11 km/h) from east-southeast (120°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 24 °C (dew point 23 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Houston airport (KEFD)?

Houston (KEFD) has 2 runways: runway 17R/35L with 2,744 m (9,001 ft), concrete and runway 17L/35R with 1,405 m (4,609 ft), concrete. The longest is 2,744 m.

What are the radio frequencies at Houston airport (KEFD)?

Frequencies at KEFD: Tower 126.05 MHz, Ground 121.6 MHz and ATIS 135.575 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Ellington Airport?

The ICAO code is KEFD and the IATA code is EFD. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of KEFD airport?

Ellington Airport sits at 32 ft (10 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Chicago.

Can I fly to KEFD by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Ellington Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

Are there empty legs from or to KEFD?

There are currently 6 empty legs departing from and 6 arriving at Ellington Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.