Ellington Airport

KEFD / EFD

Houston, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 04:54 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
04:54Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
0kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KEFD 160454Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/21 A3004

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KEFD 152000Z 1520/1702 10010KT 9999 SCT050 QNH3002INS TEMPO 1522/1524 VCSH BECMG 1601/1602 12006KT 9999 FEW040 QNH3001INS TX33/1620Z TN23/1612Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:20Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EFD
04
22
17L
35R
17R
35L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 8,001 ft 150 ft CON 43°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
43° angle
17L/35R 4,609 ft 75 ft CON 178°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
178° angle
17R/35L 9,001 ft 150 ft CON 178°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
178° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Ellington Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KEFD
IATA Code: EFD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 32 ft MSL

Location

City: Houston
Country: US
Latitude: 29.607300°
Longitude: -95.158798°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 8,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 17L/35R
Length: 4,609 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 17R/35L
Length: 9,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Ellington Airport

Ellington Airport (KEFD/EFD) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Houston, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 32 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (04/22, 17L/35R, 17R/35L) with CON surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.