Robert R Wells Jr

66R · Columbus, TX · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
242 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,800 ft 15/33
Runway
1
Mag var
6E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 66R. Nearby reporting stations: KELA (10 NM), KARM (30 NM), KTME (34 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:52 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:48 AM11:48Z
Sunrise07:12 AM12:12Z
Sunset07:28 PM00:28Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:52 PM00:52Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:52 PM → 06:48 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:28 PM → 06:12 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 065°downwind 335°base 245°final 155°45° entry1533

RWY 15LEFT traffic

Heading
155° mag · 161° true
Dimensions
3,800 × 60 ft
TPA
1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left)
Displaced thr
305 ft
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 335°) on the 45° at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 15
Threshold elev
242 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Road, 15 ft, 201 ft from threshold, 135 ft L/R of centerline
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12.5k.

Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
123.875

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

IDU 110.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
IDU · Industry TACAN 110.20 · 39X r165° / 19 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
66R
Coordinates
29.6415, -96.5160
Elevation
242 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6E
Sectional chart
HOUSTON
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 123.875 · ☎ 979-732-2514
ARTCC
HOUSTON (ZHU)
Flight service (FSS)
MONTGOMERY COUNTY · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
CXO
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1981/09
Distance from city
3 S

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RY 15/33 - CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 15: 2-light PAPI (left) · 33: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
COLORADO COUNTY
PO BOX 236, COLUMBUS, TX
979-732-2604
Manager
TY PRAUSE
400 SPRING ST., COLUMBUS, TX
979-732-2604
Remarks FAA · 9 notes

General

  • DEER & BIRDS ON AND INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC HOUSTON APCH AT 281-443-5844 TO CNL IFR CALL 281-443-5888.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RY 15/33 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • SELF SVC FUEL.

Obstructions

  • 4 FT FENCE 0-175 FT DSTC, 85 FT R.
  • 4 FT FENCE 0-120 FT DSTC; 4 FT FENCE 85 FT L, 25 FT TREES 140 FT DSTC, 100 FT L.
  • APCH RATIO 0:1 AT DSPLCD THR OVR 20 FT TREE, O FT DSTC, 120 FT R.
  • APCH RATIO 0:1 AT DSPLCD THR OVR 20 FT TREE 85 FT L.

Contact

  • COUNTY JUDGE.

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About 66R

Robert R Wells Jr (66R) is an airport in Columbus, TX, at 242 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 66R, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 66R have a control tower?

No. Robert R Wells Jr is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 66R?

Robert R Wells Jr has 1 runway; the longest is 3,800 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 66R?

Robert R Wells Jr is in Columbus, TX, at an elevation of 242 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.6415, -96.5160.

More about 66R

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 66R in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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