Airport information
- FAA LID
- TX42
- Coordinates
- 29.9375, -96.0394
- Elevation
- 175 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MONTGOMERY COUNTY
- Attendance
- MON-FRI 0800-1600
- Beacon
- S-white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2008/04
- Distance from city
- 1 S
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunrise | 06:23 AM | 11:23Z |
| Sunset | 08:28 PM | 01:28Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:55 PM | 01:55Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:55 PM → 05:56 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:28 PM → 05:23 AM
Plan a flight from TX42
Runway 13/31
3,375 ft × 30 ft · Asphalt 13
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
31
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TNV · Navasota | VORTAC | 115.90 | r169° / 21.1 NM |
| ELA · Eagle Lake | VOR-DME | 116.40 | r033° / 22 NM |
| IDU · Industry | VORTAC | 110.20 | r084° / 27.2 NM |
| IAH · Humble | VORTAC | 116.60 | r263° / 36.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TX42. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, MOGAS
- Airframe service
- MINOR
- Powerplant service
- MINOR
Ownership & management
Owner
TX42 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC.
38506 FAIRWEATHER FIELD DR, BROOKSHIRE, TX
281-928-5331
Manager
KEN BROWN
12159 BONANZA PLACE, BROOKSHIRE, TX
281-734-1916
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS, PVT USE. CLEAR 20:1 APCHS; MAINTAIN COMMUNICATIONS WITH 4TA4 AND LETTER OF AGREEMENT.
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
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