Airport information
- FAA LID
- 87TE
- Coordinates
- 29.4519, -95.8655
- Elevation
- 100 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- 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
- Landing fee
- Yes
- Activated
- 1980/02
- 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 | 06:24 AM | 11:24Z |
| Sunset | 08:26 PM | 01:26Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:54 PM | 01:54Z |
Plan a flight from 87TE
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 13
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 13/31
2,100 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pole, 30 ft, 575 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 2,100 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELA · Eagle Lake | VOR-DME | 116.40 | r110° / 26.8 NM |
| HUB · Hobby | VOR-DME | 117.10 | r243° / 33.1 NM |
| EFD · Ellington | TACAN | 109.40 | r251° / 38 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 87TE. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED APCH SLOPES TO LANDING AREA ARE MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 77 OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS.
- 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 87TE 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 87TE
Rose Field Airport (87TE) is an airport in Needville, TX, at 100 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 87TE, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 87TE have a control tower?
No. Rose Field Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 87TE?
Rose Field Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,100 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 87TE?
Rose Field Airport is in Needville, TX, at an elevation of 100 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.4519, -95.8655.
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