Airport information
- FAA LID
- 1XA7
- Coordinates
- 29.7334, -96.0592
- Elevation
- 145 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MONTGOMERY COUNTY · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2005/12
- Distance from city
- 7 W
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-22
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:57 AM | 10:57Z |
| Sunrise | 06:24 AM | 11:24Z |
| Sunset | 08:28 PM | 01:28Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:55 PM | 01:55Z |
Plan a flight from 1XA7
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 07
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 07 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 07/25
3,220 ft × 150 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 40 ft, 20 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 200 ft
Runway 09/27
2,152 ft × 100 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 40 ft, 20 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 200 ft
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3,220 ft | |
| 09/27 | 2,152 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELA · Eagle Lake | VOR-DME | 116.40 | r064° / 14.1 NM |
| IDU · Industry | VORTAC | 110.20 | r109° / 29.4 NM |
| TNV · Navasota | VORTAC | 115.90 | r172° / 33.3 NM |
| IAH · Humble | VORTAC | 116.60 | r245° / 39.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 1XA7. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, MOGAS
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 300 FT ANT 5 NM NW.
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
Nearby airports
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 1XA7 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.
About 1XA7
Gloster Aerodrome (1XA7) is an airport in Sealy, TX, at 145 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,220 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 1XA7, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 1XA7 have a control tower?
No. Gloster Aerodrome is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 1XA7?
Gloster Aerodrome has 2 runways; the longest is 3,220 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 1XA7?
Gloster Aerodrome is in Sealy, TX, at an elevation of 145 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.7334, -96.0592.
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