Ellington Airport (KEFD)
Medium airport · Houston, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Ellington Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KEFD |
| IATA | EFD |
| Elevation | 32 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 29°36'26" W 95°9'32" 29.60730, -95.15880 |
| Location | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17L/35R | 4,609 ft (1405 m) | 80 ft | CON | No |
| 17R/35L | 9,001 ft (2744 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Ellington Airport at a glance
Ellington Airport is a medium airport in Houston, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as EFD. The field elevation of 32 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KEFD are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 17R/35L — offers 9,001 ft (2744 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17R points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KEFD shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Ellington Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| William P. Hobby Airport | KHOU | 12 km (6 NM) |
| George Bush Intercontinental Airport | KIAH | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Scholes International At Galveston Airport | KGLS | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Sugar Land Regional Airport | KSGR | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport | KLBX | 63 km (34 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ellington Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 32 ft field elevation of Ellington Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Ellington Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ellington Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ellington Airport is KEFD, and its IATA code is EFD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ellington Airport above sea level?
Ellington Airport sits at an elevation of 32 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ellington Airport located?
The airport lies at 29.6073, -95.1588 — in Houston, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is William P. Hobby Airport, about 12 km away.
Does KEFD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KEFD appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Ellington Airport?
Ellington Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17R/35L, measures 9,001 ft (2744 m) with a CON surface.