Airport information
- FAA LID
- 21XS
- Coordinates
- 29.5197, -95.2745
- Elevation
- 48 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MONTGOMERY COUNTY
- Attendance
- MON-FRI DUSK; SAT ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Distance from city
- 15 S
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:54 AM | 10:54Z |
| Sunrise | 06:22 AM | 11:22Z |
| Sunset | 08:24 PM | 01:24Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:51 PM | 01:51Z |
Plan a flight from 21XS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 16 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
2,500 ft × 24 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFD · Ellington | TACAN | 109.40 | r224° / 7.9 NM |
| HUB · Hobby | VOR-DME | 117.10 | r174° / 8.2 NM |
| VUH · Scholes | VORTAC | 113.00 | r299° / 26.1 NM |
| IAH · Humble | VORTAC | 116.60 | r167° / 26.5 NM |
| MHF · Trinity | VOR-DME | 113.60 | r260° / 27.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 21XS. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- 100
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- OWNER ENTERS LOA WITH THE MGR OF PERLAND RGNL ARPT (LVJ).
- 122.8
- (A40) 2 BULBS EACH CORNER
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
- LNDG FEE FOR FLIGHT SCHOOLS INSTRUCTION.
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 21XS 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 21XS
Houston Airpark (21XS) is an airport in Houston, TX, at 48 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 21XS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 21XS have a control tower?
No. Houston Airpark is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 21XS?
Houston Airpark has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 21XS?
Houston Airpark is in Houston, TX, at an elevation of 48 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.5197, -95.2745.
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