William P. Hobby Airport →
HOU / KHOU
South-east of Downtown, with separate private aviation handling and airline connections mainly within the US. International services are limited.
Private jet charter Ellington Airport
Your destination is Clear Lake or Webster? Ellington may be a suitable arrival point for south-east Houston. We assess your civilian private flight to EFD and can organise the onward drive through local partners.
EFD / KEFD · Airport for Houston
Airport profile
Your airport. At a glance.
Ellington Airport
- Airport codes
- EFD / KEFD
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Current UTC time
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- Airport local time
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- Latitude
- 29.6073° N
- Longitude
- 95.1588° W
- Airport weather · latest observation
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Airport selection & considerations
Ellington Airport (EFD / KEFD) is south-east of Houston and is worth assessing for destinations around Clear Lake and Webster. It serves civil aviation alongside NASA and military operations. For your charter flight, we check civilian FBO handling and suitability for the aircraft offered.
Handling, operating hours & availability
We agree arrival arrangements, available handling and parking with the operator and handler. For a journey from abroad, we establish where entry clearance can take place. A confirmed charter arrival does not provide access to NASA or military facilities.
Onward travel & baggage
Local partners can provide an onward drive to Clear Lake, Webster or another address in the south-east of the region. For an airline connection, we check the airport on your booking. Even a drive to Hobby is planned as a separate transfer.
Location: OurAirports; time zone: America/Chicago · checked 5 October 2026. Operating details are checked before booking.
Plan around the appointment address.
Ellington serves civilian aviation as well as government and military operations. For your charter flight, we coordinate civilian handling and the meeting point with the relevant facility. Landing there does not grant access to restricted NASA or military areas. International entry arrangements require a separate check. An airline connection at Hobby or IAH involves a drive to another airport.
Enquire about your flight and onward journey →Your questions. Clearly answered.
Can civilian private flights use Ellington?
Yes. Alongside government and military users, Ellington accommodates civilian general aviation and has an FBO handling facility. The operator and handler confirm whether your particular flight can be accepted on the requested date.
What do you need to plan a visit nearby?
Give us the exact address, arrival time and any visitor requirements. We use these to coordinate the flight and collection. Access permission for secure facilities must be arranged independently of the charter flight.
Other airports for Houston
George Bush Intercontinental →
IAH / KIAH
For North Houston and The Woodlands. Its much broader international airline network makes IAH the main option for worldwide connections. Allow for a terminal transfer.
Houston Executive Airport →
KTME
West of Houston near Brookshire. An option for Katy and the Energy Corridor; international entry arrangements require separate assessment.