Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport (KLBX)
Medium airport · Angleton, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLBX |
| IATA | LJN |
| Elevation | 25 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 29°6'31" W 95°27'44" 29.10860, -95.46210 |
| Location | Angleton, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 7,000 ft (2134 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport at a glance
Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport is a medium airport in Angleton, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as LJN. The field elevation of 25 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLBX are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 17/35, offers 7,000 ft (2134 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KLBX 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 Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Land Regional Airport | KSGR | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Scholes International At Galveston Airport | KGLS | 61 km (33 NM) |
| William P. Hobby Airport | KHOU | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Ellington Airport | KEFD | 63 km (34 NM) |
| George Bush Intercontinental Airport | KIAH | 98 km (53 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 25 ft field elevation of Texas Gulf Coast Regional 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 Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport is KLBX, and its IATA code is LJN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport above sea level?
Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 25 feet (8 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 29.1086, -95.4621 — in Angleton, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sugar Land Regional Airport, about 60 km away.
Does KLBX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLBX 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 Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport?
Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 7,000 ft (2134 m) with a ASP surface.