6R5

VFR

ALVIN AIRPARK

ALVIN · TEXAS

Elev
43'
Longest RWY
1,500'06/24
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 6R5
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,043'
MSL · field 43' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 12
H/W +4 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF 6R5

6R5 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KLVJ (PEARLAND RGNL) · 6.8 NM away. Conditions at 6R5 may differ.

METAR · KLVJ

Observed 05:53Z

KLVJ 290553Z AUTO 16005KT 7SM CLR 24/23 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP130 T02440228 10272 20244 403000244 50000
Wind
160° @ 5 kt
Visibility
7 SM
Temp / Dew
24°C / 23°C
Altimeter
29.92 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,133 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM W
VFR sectional
HOUSTON
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
CXO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RANDY SMART
Address
12357 CR 280, ALVIN TX 77511

Flight service · Hours

FSS CXO
MONTGOMERY COUNTY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
160° · 5 kt
RWY 12
125°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 12

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 12 · 125° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,043 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/2465° / 245°1,500 ftTURFStandard L
03/2135° / 215°1,420 ftTURFStandard L
12/30Favored125° / 305°830 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0634', pline, 0' from thr, 55' R of cntrln, slope 0
2450', trees, 0' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
0340', trees, 0' from thr, 35' R of cntrln, slope 0
2140', trees, 0' from thr, 50' R of cntrln, slope 0
1234', pline, 0' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
3050', trees, 0' from thr, 60' R of cntrln, slope 0

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
6R5 · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Runway 03 has a 6 foot fence 40 feet southeast of centerline along the southeast edge. There are 50 foot trees along runway 03 right of centerline.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Houston Approach at 281-443-5844. To cancel IFR call 281-443-5888.Show FAA
  • Radio control model aircraft operating area adjacent to airport, northwest.Show FAA
  • Runway 21 has a 6 foot fence 20 feet from the threshold 0B. There are 30 foot trees along runway 21 left of centerline.Show FAA
  • Six foot airport security fence. All gates locked. For ingress or egress, contact airport manager.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 03Cataloged obstruction exceeds 45 degree slope at runway 03.Show FAA
  • 12Cataloged obstruction exceeds 45 degree slope at runway 12.Show FAA
  • 06Cataloged obstruction exceeds 45 degree slope at runway 06.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 06/24Runway 06/24 is defined by mowing. Difficult to determine runway dimensions. Runway surface is rough and uneven.Show FAA
  • 12/30Runway 12/30 is defined by mowing. Difficult to determine runway dimensions. Runway surface is rough and uneven.Show FAA
  • 03/21Runway 03/21 is defined by mowing. Difficult to determine runway dimensions. Runway surface is rough and uneven.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 6R5

Answer card
ICAO
6R5
Name
ALVIN AIRPARK
Location
ALVIN, TEXAS
Elevation
43 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,043 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
3
Longest runway
06/24 · 1,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 12

Alvin Airpark sits in Alvin, Texas. The field elevation is 43 ft MSL. It has three turf runways. The longest is 1,500 ft on runway 06/24. This is an untowered field. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport sits in a low coastal area near Houston. That means you should pay close attention to runway condition and obstacle clearance.

The published remarks matter here. Runway 06/24 is marked by mowing. Its dimensions are hard to judge from the air. The surface is rough and uneven. Runway 03 has a fence near the southeast side and trees along the right side. Runway 21 has a fence close to the threshold and trees along the left side. Runway 12 also has a listed obstruction near the departure path. There is also a radio control model aircraft area northwest of the airport. For IFR clearance delivery, Houston Approach is listed in the Chart Supplement. Gates are locked, so contact the airport manager for ingress or egress. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify current fuel and service options before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 6R5 Alvin Airpark?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Alvin Airpark have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 6R5. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedures before you file or launch IFR.
Is 6R5 towered or untowered?
Alvin Airpark is not towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announced traffic.
What is the longest runway at Alvin Airpark?
The longest runway is 06/24 at 1,500 ft. It is turf, so plan for a short-field profile and verify runway condition before landing.
Which runways at 6R5 have obstacle concerns?
Runway 03 has a fence near the southeast side and trees along the right side. Runway 21 has a fence close to the threshold and trees along the left side. Runway 06 and runway 12 also have listed obstructions near the departure path.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Alvin Airpark?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
What should a first-time pilot know before landing at 6R5?
Expect turf runways with rough and uneven surfaces. Runway 06/24 is defined by mowing, so its edges and dimensions can be hard to judge from the air. The airport also has a locked security fence, so plan ahead for access.
Who do I contact for IFR clearance at Alvin Airpark?
The published remark says to contact Houston Approach at 281-443-5844 for clearance delivery. To cancel IFR, call 281-443-5888.

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