Ellington Airport was acquired by the City of Houston in 1984 and now supports the operations of the United States military, NASA, and a variety of general aviation tenants. The airport is home to the annual Wings Over Houston Airshow and is also the place where many of the astronauts from the world-renowned Johnson Space Center receive their ongoing space training.
Ellington Airport is also home to the Houston Spaceport, the nation's 10th commercial spaceport.
Runway Dimensions
| Runway Number | Length (ft) | Category |
| 17R/35L | 9,001 feet by 150 feet | ILS Cat I |
| 4/22 | 8,001 feet by 150 feet | ILS Cat I |
| 17L/35R | 4,609 feet by 75 feet | General Aviation |
Navigational aids and other FAA-operated facilities which include:
- 24hr air traffic control tower
- TACAN
- DME
- ILS
General Information
- FAR 139 Class IV Airport
- ARFF Index A
- 24 hour Air Traffic Control
Frequencies
- Ground Frequency 121.60
- Tower Frequency 126.05
- ATIS 135.575
- ATIS Phone Number 713-847-4430, -4431 or -4432
Geographical Location
Latitude 29° 36'26'' (29.607333) Airport Reference Point Latitude 29° 36' 26.4"
Longitude 95° 10' (-95.158750) Airport Reference Point Longitude 95° 09' 31.5"