KELA

VFR

EAGLE LAKE

EAGLE LAKE · TEXAS

Elev
184.1'
Longest RWY
4,280'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KELA
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,184.1'
MSL · field 184.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 17
H/W +10 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KELA

Current METAR

Observed 21:15Z

KELA 272115Z AUTO 18010KT 7SM SCT024 OVC035 28/23 A2984 RMK AO2 T02760229
Wind
180° @ 10 kt
Visibility
7 SM
Temp / Dew
28°C / 23°C
Altimeter
29.84 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,887 ft
Ceiling
3,500 ft AGL
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
1 NM NE
VFR sectional
HOUSTON
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
ELA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
VICTOR SHIMEK
Address
PO BOX 38, EAGLE LAKE TX 77434

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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180° · 10 kt
RWY 17
166°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 166° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,184 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored166° / 346°4,280 ftASPH35 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 2-box left(3°)
35PAPI 2-box left(3°)15', road, 201' from thr, 69' 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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 17
KELA · IAP
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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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Other services
AGRI,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

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

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 17/35 are preset to low; to increase intensity activate the CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 35There is a 15-foot road 68 feet distant 220 feet right and a 15-foot road 27 feet distant 250 feet right from runway 35.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Predates ACT.Show FAA
  • 1For service after hours call 713-502-4064.Show FAA
  • MANAGERCity inspector and airport manager.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KELA

Answer card
ICAO
KELA
Name
EAGLE LAKE
Location
EAGLE LAKE, TEXAS
Elevation
184.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,184.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 4,280 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 17

Eagle Lake Airport sits in Eagle Lake, Texas. Field elevation is 184.1 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 4,280 ft asphalt, with magnetic headings of 171° and 351°. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field uses CTAF 122.9. Houston Approach handles IFR services on 124.225 and 306.975. For clearance delivery, use Houston Approach at 281-443-5844. To cancel IFR, call 281-443-5888.

Eagle Lake Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (713) 502-4064 for current service or after-hours needs. The runway lights on 17/35 are medium intensity lights that default to low. Use the CTAF to step them up. There is also a published obstruction note near runway 35. A road sits off the right side of the runway environment. Keep that in mind on the departure end. This is a small, non-towered field with simple pavement. Plan your arrival. Self-announce clearly. Verify any current airport or operational notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at KELA and how long is it?
KELA has one runway, 17/35. It is 4,280 ft long and asphalt.
What is the pattern altitude at Eagle Lake Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KELA have a control tower?
No. KELA is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.
Are there any ILS approaches at KELA?
No ILS approaches are published for KELA. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before flight.
Which FBO is on the field at KELA?
Eagle Lake Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (713) 502-4064 for current service or after-hours needs.
How do I get IFR clearance at KELA?
For clearance delivery, contact Houston Approach at 281-443-5844. To cancel IFR, call 281-443-5888.
What are the runway light procedures at KELA?
Runway 17/35 has medium intensity lights that are preset to low. Use the CTAF to increase intensity when needed.
Are there any obstructions near runway 35 at KELA?
Yes. The published remarks note a road off the right side near runway 35. Review the current Chart Supplement and plan your departure accordingly.

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