KELA · ELA

Eagle Lake Airport

Eagle Lake, TexasElevation 184 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 4,280 ft

17/35
Dimensions
4,280 x 60 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 17171°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 35351°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternRight

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Eagle Lake Airport is in Eagle Lake, Texas. Field elevation 184 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCHARLES "TINK" JACKSON
Manager phone979-234-2640
AttendedDaily, IREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKELA / ELA
SectionalHOUSTON
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)MONTGOMERY COUNTY
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates29.6006, -96.3219
Distance from city1 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

128.6
HOUSTON CNTR
CNTR
122.9
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

PREDATES ACT.
FOR CD CTC HOUSTON APCH AT 281-443-5844 TO CNL IFR CALL 281-443-5888.
CITY / ARPT MGR.
FOR SVC AFT HRS CALL 713-502-4064
MIRL RWY 17/35 PRESET LOW; TO INCR INTST ACTVT - CTAF.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KELA have a METAR?
Yes. KELA is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KELA have a TAF?
When KELA issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KELA?
KELA sits at 184 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KELA?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.