Traylor Tick Farm Airport Private
61TX · Bellville, TX · 250 ft elevation · var 6E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 61TX
- Coordinates
- 29.9724, -96.3072
- Elevation
- 250 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Status
- Closed indefinitely
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MONTGOMERY COUNTY · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1977/04
- Distance from city
- 3 NW
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 | 06:25 AM | 11:25Z |
| Sunset | 08:29 PM | 01:29Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:57 PM | 01:57Z |
Plan a flight from 61TX
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 02
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 02 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 02/20
1,800 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDU · Industry | VORTAC | 110.20 | r078° / 13.3 NM |
| ELA · Eagle Lake | VOR-DME | 116.40 | r354° / 18.6 NM |
| TNV · Navasota | VORTAC | 115.90 | r206° / 23 NM |
| CLL · College Station | VORTAC | 113.30 | r163° / 38.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 61TX. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ON THE CONDITION YOU PROVIDE A CLEARED 20:1 APCH TO RWY 20 THR; VFR OPNS ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON APCH AT 281-443-5844.
- SPECIALIZED DISTRIBUTING
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 61TX 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 61TX
Traylor Tick Farm Airport (61TX) is an airport in Bellville, TX, at 250 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 61TX, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 61TX have a control tower?
No. Traylor Tick Farm Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 61TX?
Traylor Tick Farm Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 61TX?
Traylor Tick Farm Airport is in Bellville, TX, at an elevation of 250 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.9724, -96.3072.
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