MVFR · Marginal VFR
Eagle Lake Airport
General Aviation Airport · Eagle Lake, TX, United States
Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Eagle Lake Airport. It's 77°F with 85% humidity. Winds from 020° at 7 kt. Cloud ceiling 1,600 ft.
ICAOKELAIATAELALOCALELA
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation184ft56 m
Longest runway4,280ft1,305 m
Runways11 lighted
Coordinates29.6, -96.3229°36'02.2"N 96°19'18.8"W
ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service
Current weather
77°F24.8°C · Dew 72°FMVFR — Marginal VFR
020° @ 7 kt
- Visibility10+ sm
- Ceiling1,600 ft AGL
- Humidity85%
- Altimeter30.00 inHg
- Pressure1016 hPa
- GustsNone
Overcast 1,600′
Runway winds
35★ Best
Headwind6 kt
Crosswind3 kt from R
17
Tailwind6 kt
Crosswind3 kt from L
Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.
Quick answers
- What is the weather at Eagle Lake Airport (KELA) right now?
- Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Eagle Lake Airport. It's 77°F with 85% humidity. Winds from 020° at 7 kt. Cloud ceiling 1,600 ft. (observed 23:15 UTC)
- Is KELA VFR or IFR right now?
- KELA is currently reporting MVFR (Marginal VFR), based on the latest METAR.
- Which runway at KELA has the best headwind right now?
- With the wind from 020° at 7 kt, runway 35 gives a 6 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
- How many runways does Eagle Lake Airport have?
- Eagle Lake Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,280 ft (1,305 m). Field elevation is 184 ft.
- What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KELA?
- CTAF 122.90 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
- What time is sunrise and sunset at KELA?
- On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:20 UTC and sunset at 00:07 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:31 UTC.
- Are there delays at KELA right now?
- The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KELA.
Runways
17/35◐ lit
Radio frequencies
CTAF122.90
Center128.60HOUSTON CNTR
Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.
Nearby navaids
Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point