Easterwood Airport: Gateway to Texas A&M and Beyond
Easterwood Airport (CLL), officially Easterwood Field, serves College Station, Texas, Texas A&M University, Bryan-College Station, and Brazos County, Texas. The airport is accessed via FM 60 (Raymond Stotzer Parkway) and sits 3 miles (4.8 km) southwest of the center of College Station and 0.25 miles (0.40 km) from Texas A&M University.
A Brief History
The airport's origins trace back to 1938 when the Board of Directors of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas authorized its development. The airport is named after Navy Lieutenant Jesse L. Easterwood, a former A&M student. Easterwood enlisted in the British Royal Naval Air Service in 1917. He served with the Royal Flying Corps in 1918 and had sixteen successful raids behind German lines. He served in three foreign countries and was killed in an airplane accident in the Canal Zone May 19, 1919.
Significant developments include the relocation of a large hangar from a US Army flying field near Corsicana, Texas, in 1948. The FAA established a Flight Service Station (FSS) at the Airport in 1951, the same year Pioneer Air Lines initiated scheduled air service. The first control tower was erected at the Airport in 1952 and a commercial passenger terminal was constructed in 1957. In 1984, work commenced on extending Runway 16-34 (now 17-35) to its current length of 7,000 feet (2,100 m). The new McKenzie Terminal opened in 1990, with plans to convert the old passenger terminal into a general aviation terminal.
Facilities and Operations
As of the year ending December 31, 2019, Easterwood Airport recorded 56,749 aircraft operations, averaging 155 per day. The distribution of these operations was:
- 58% General Aviation
- 33% Military
- 9% Air Taxi
- <1% Airline
The William A. McKenzie Terminal provides daily flights to Dallas/Fort Worth. The ticket counters, TSA security checkpoint, and boarding areas are on the upper level of the terminal.
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Airport Information:
- Elevation: 320.6 ft.
- Fuel: 100LL, JET-A, JET-A+100LL available. Fuel service hours are 0600-2200. For fuel after hours, call 979-775-5255 for prior permission.
- Lights: WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 35; MIRL RWY 11/29; HIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF. ROWDY344/5.826003ECL -.-.
Runway Details:
- Runway 17/35: Dimensions: 7000 x 146 ft. Obstructions: 42 ft. tree, 500 ft. from runway, 480 ft.
- Runway details: Dimensions: 5158 x 150 ft. Obstructions: 40 ft. tree, 1180 ft. from runway, 400 ft. right of centerline, 24:1 slope to clear18 ft. tree, 500 ft. from runway, 230 ft.
Airlines and Destinations
Easterwood Airport is served by American Airlines, providing nonstop daily service to Dallas/Fort Worth.
Getting To and From the Airport
Because no public transportation infrastructure is available at Easterwood, travelers must utilize private transportation options including taxis, rental car services, and ride sharing. Texas A&M University provides a shuttle bus designated as "Route 7" that runs between the University campus and Easterwood Airport. Several taxi companies are registered with the City of College Station and the Easterwood Airport management.
Rapid Refueling
ALL RAPID RFL MIL HEL ADZ ATC FOR RAPID RFL OPS & PROCD TO SOUTH RAMP. CTC ASTIN AVN UNICOM 122.95 FOR SVC PRIOR TO LNDG. RAPID RFL IS AVBL 0600-2200 DLY.
Past Incidents
- December 12, 1985: A GTE-owned Learjet 35A bound for Houston Hobby Airport crashed right after take-off due to a catastrophic failure of the No. 2 engine, killing 2 out of the 3 onboard. The aircraft rolled to the right.
- August 25, 1990: Continental Express flight 2427, en route to Houston Intercontinental Airport and operated by an Embraer EMB 120RT (N33701), experienced an engine surge while climbing out.
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