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AXH · KAXH · Rosharon, TX · 68 ft elevation · var 5E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KAXH
Coordinates
29.5061, -95.4769
Elevation
68 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
5E
Sectional chart
HOUSTON
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
HOUSTON (ZHU)
Flight service (FSS)
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
NOTAM facility
CXO
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1979/02
Distance from city
15 SW

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:55 AM10:55Z
Sunrise06:22 AM11:22Z
Sunset08:25 PM01:25Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:52 PM01:52Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:52 PM → 05:55 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:25 PM → 05:22 AM

Plan a flight from KAXH

Runway 09/27

5,002 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Excellent)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 60k, Double wheel 75k, Dual tandem 100k.

09
Heading
089° mag · 94° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3.5°)
Instrument approach
LOC/DME
Traffic pattern
Left
27
Heading
269° mag · 274° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D123.8HOUSTON APP/DEP
CLD120.8CLNC DEL
UNIC123CTAF/UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
HUB · HobbyVOR-DME117.10r224° / 13.8 NM
EFD · EllingtonTACAN109.40r245° / 17.6 NM
IAH · HumbleVORTAC116.60r189° / 27.9 NM
VUH · ScholesVORTAC113.00r288° / 34.9 NM
MHF · TrinityVOR-DME113.60r260° / 38.2 NM

Approaches

Minimums & Hot Spots

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen
HIGH
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Instruction, Rental

Ownership & management

Owner
JAMES GRIFFITH JR
503 MC KEEVER RD, ARCOLA, TX
281-431-2581
Manager
LEN FRANKLIN
503 MC KEEVER RD #1505, ARCOLA, TX
281-431-2581

Remarks FAA

  • HEL TFC INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC HOUSTON APCH AT 281-443-5844. TO CNL IFR CTC HOUSTON APCH AT 281-443-5888.
  • RWY 09 CALM WIND RWY.
  • MIRL RWY 09/27 PRESET LOW INTST SS-SR. TO INCR INTST & ACTVT REIL RWY 09 & 27- CTAF.
  • WILSON GRIFFITH

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