7R9

VFR

BAILES

ANGLETON · TEXAS

Elev
21'
Longest RWY
2,060'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 7R9
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,021'
MSL · field 21' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 17
H/W +14 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF 7R9

7R9 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KLBX (TEXAS GULF COAST RGNL) · 4.7 NM away. Conditions at 7R9 may differ.

METAR · KLBX

Observed 20:53Z

KLBX 272053Z AUTO 17014G21KT 10SM SCT024 30/23 A2985 RMK AO1 SLP109 T03000228 56007
Wind
170° @ 14G21 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
30°C / 23°C
Altimeter
29.85 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,913 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
2 NM E
VFR sectional
HOUSTON
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
CXO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DANNY STILL
Address
408 CR 243, ANGLETON TX 77515

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

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170° · 14 kt
RWY 17
172°M
Head/Tail
+14 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 172° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,021 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored172° / 352°2,060 ftTURF35 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1732', tree, 184' from thr, 124' R of cntrln, slope 5
3535', trees, 625' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 17

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
7R9 · 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
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Houston Approach at 281-443-5844. To cancel IFR call 281-443-5888.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 17Runway 17 end is marked with a concrete pad.Show FAA
  • 35Runway 35 end is marked with white tires 500 feet north of the tree line at the south boundary. Runway markings are obscured by vegetation.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 7R9

Answer card
ICAO
7R9
Name
BAILES
Location
ANGLETON, TEXAS
Elevation
21 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,021 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 2,060 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
170° at 14 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 17

BAILES (7R9) sits near Angleton, Texas. Field elevation is 21 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 2,060 ft of turf, so plan for a short-field surface and check conditions before you go. No control tower is published. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern information before arrival. The runway headings are magnetic. Runway 17 is marked at the end with a concrete pad. Runway 35 is marked with white tires north of the south boundary tree line. The runway markings are obscured by vegetation, so a first-time arrival should be ready to identify the strip visually before committing.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability. For IFR work, clearance delivery is handled through Houston Approach at 281-443-5844. If you need to cancel IFR, use 281-443-5888. The field is low and coastal. Expect to pay attention to soft-field technique, runway condition and local visibility before you launch.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at BAILES 7R9 like?
BAILES has one runway, 17/35. It is 2,060 ft long and turf, so soft-field performance and surface condition matter on every arrival.
Does 7R9 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 7R9. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file or launch.
What is the pattern altitude at BAILES?
The facts provided do not publish a pattern altitude for 7R9. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern altitude before flying in.
Is BAILES towered?
No. BAILES is an uncontrolled field. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.
What are the runway markings at 7R9?
Runway 17 is marked with a concrete pad at the end. Runway 35 is marked with white tires north of the tree line at the south boundary. The runway markings are obscured by vegetation.
Who handles IFR clearance for BAILES?
For clearance delivery, contact Houston Approach at 281-443-5844. If you need to cancel IFR, call 281-443-5888.
Are there any FBOs on the field at 7R9?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
What should a first-time pilot know before landing at BAILES?
Treat it like a short turf strip with limited visual cues. The field elevation is 21 ft MSL. The runway is only 2,060 ft and the markings are partly obscured by vegetation.

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