KTME

MVFR

HOUSTON EXEC

HOUSTON · TEXAS

Elev
165.9'
Longest RWY
6,610'18/36
Tower
07:00–21:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR16:15Z
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Before you fly into KTME
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Towered
07:00–21:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,165.9'
MSL · field 165.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +12 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF KTME

Current METAR

Observed 16:15Z

KTME 271615Z AUTO 20013KT 6SM HZ BKN021 OVC026 29/25 A2987 RMK AO2
Wind
200° @ 13 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Temp / Dew
29°C / 25°C
Altimeter
29.87 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,948 ft
Ceiling
2,100 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
28 NM W
VFR sectional
HOUSTON
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
CXO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ANDREW PERRY
Address
1900 CARDIFF ROAD, BROOKSHIRE TX 77423

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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200° · 13 kt
RWY 18
175°M
Head/Tail
+12 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 175° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,166 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored175° / 355°6,610 ftASPH36 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 4-box left(3°)17', pline, 765' from thr, 620' R of cntrln, slope 33
36PAPI 4-box left(3°)

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 18
KTME · 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)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AMB,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
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 when the tower is closed, contact Houston Approach at 281-443-5844 to cancel IFR at 281-443-5888.Show FAA
  • Noise sensitive area east of the airport is in effect; avoid the housing area.Show FAA
  • Birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 18 and 36; medium intensity runway lights are on runway 18/36 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Traffic pattern is restricted to the east side of the airport; traffic pattern altitude is at least 800 feet above ground level; and a wildlife hazard management plan is developed and implemented.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KTME

Answer card
ICAO
KTME
Name
HOUSTON EXEC
Location
HOUSTON, TEXAS
Elevation
165.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,165.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2100
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 6,610 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
8
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
200° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Houston Executive Airport sits in Houston, Texas. Field elevation is 165.9 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 18/36, which is 6,610 ft long. The tower is open daily from 0700 to 2100. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan your IFR work with that in mind. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for approach details before you go.

The published pattern altitude is not standard in the data block. The Chart Supplement notes traffic pattern work is restricted to the east side of the airport. It also says pattern altitude is at least 800 ft AGL. That is the number to brief for this field. The airport has a noise sensitive area east of the airport. Avoid the housing area on that side. Birds are also reported on and near the airport. Keep a sharp lookout on arrival and departure.

Henriksen Jet Center is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Runway end identifier lights are active on 18 and 36. Medium intensity runway lights are on 18/36 and are controlled by CTAF. If you are arriving after tower hours, Houston Approach handles clearance delivery. Verify the current procedures with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KTME?
The published pattern altitude is at least 800 ft AGL. Use that exact value for pattern planning at this field.
What runway does Houston Executive use and how long is it?
KTME has one runway, 18/36. It is 6,610 ft long and the runway headings are 179° and 359° magnetic.
Is there an ILS at KTME?
No ILS approaches are published for KTME. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before filing or launching IFR.
What are the tower hours at Houston Executive?
The tower is open from 0700 to 2100. Outside those hours, verify current procedures with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone.
Which FBO is on the field at KTME?
Henriksen Jet Center is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is there a noise abatement procedure at KTME?
Yes. The published remarks call out a noise sensitive area east of the airport. Traffic pattern work is restricted to the east side, so brief that before you arrive.
Can I cancel IFR after the tower closes at KTME?
Yes. The published remarks say to contact Houston Approach at 281-443-5844 to cancel IFR when the tower is closed. Use the current Chart Supplement for any updated procedures.
What lighting is available on runway 18/36 at KTME?
Runway end identifier lights are active on 18 and 36. Medium intensity runway lights are also published for 18/36 and are controlled by CTAF.

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