Airport information
- FAA LID
- 37TE
- Coordinates
- 29.3602, -95.0099
- Elevation
- 13 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MONTGOMERY COUNTY
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1971/01
- Distance from city
- 1 NE
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 | 06:21 AM | 11:21Z |
| Sunset | 08:23 PM | 01:23Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:50 PM | 01:50Z |
Plan a flight from 37TE
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left 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
2,000 ft × 60 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 20 ft, 0 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 20 ft, 0 ft from threshold, 50 ft R of centerline
Runway 17/35
2,000 ft × 60 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 20 ft, 0 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 25 ft, 120 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 4:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 2,000 ft | |
| 17/35 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| VUH · Scholes | VORTAC | 113.00 | r300° / 9.2 NM |
| EFD · Ellington | TACAN | 109.40 | r147° / 16.7 NM |
| MHF · Trinity | VOR-DME | 113.60 | r224° / 17.7 NM |
| HUB · Hobby | VOR-DME | 117.10 | r137° / 22.6 NM |
| IAH · Humble | VORTAC | 116.60 | r149° / 39.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 37TE. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR USE ONLY;RWYS ARE DISPLACED TO PROVIDE 20:1 VERTICAL CLEARANCE AS DEFINED IN FAR PART 77.
- 5 FT FENCE ON NORTH EOR 16/34 AND RWY 17/35.
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
- RY 16/34 & RY 17/35 VERY SOFT WHEN WET.
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 37TE 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 37TE
Johnnie Volk Field (37TE) is an airport in Hitchcock, TX, at 13 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 37TE, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 37TE have a control tower?
No. Johnnie Volk Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 37TE?
Johnnie Volk Field has 2 runways; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 37TE?
Johnnie Volk Field is in Hitchcock, TX, at an elevation of 13 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.3602, -95.0099.
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