Cotulla-La Salle County Airport (COT)

Cotulla, US 🇺🇸 Small Airport

ICAO

KCOT

IATA

COT

Elevation

474 ft

Region

US-TX

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Airport Information

GPS Code: KCOT

Local Code: COT

Location: 28.456699° N, -99.220299° E

Continent: North America

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Cotulla-La Salle County Airport (KCOT) generally garners positive sentiment from travelers, primarily general aviation pilots and those involved in the oil and gas industry or hunting. The airport is often praised for its excellent services, well-maintained facilities, and convenient amenities, making it a preferred choice in the region despite its smaller size.

What Travelers Love
  • Comprehensive FBO Services: Page Aviation (also operating as Cotulla Jet Center) provides extensive services including fuel (Jet A and 100LL), catering, hangar space, line service, internet access, oxygen service, and aircraft maintenance. After-hours service is also readily available as the manager lives on-site.
  • Modern and Clean Terminal Facilities: The new airport terminal features a spacious lobby, kitchen/break room, conference room, and clean restrooms. It also includes a business/flight planning room with computer, printer, and telephone access, along with high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the facility. A portion of the terminal is accessible 24/7, offering a separate lounge, shower, and snooze room.
  • Excellent Security: The airport boasts excellent security, with the runway and ramp enclosed by a tall, deer-resistant fence. Access to the ramp is controlled by an automated gate, and there are several security lights and a video surveillance system. The airport manager residing on-site provides an added layer of security.
  • Convenient Ground Transportation and Parking: On-site car rental services are available through the FBO, a notable convenience as it's the only car rental within a 60-mile radius. Ample parking is provided, with free outdoor parking inside the airport fence and enclosed long or short-term vehicle storage available inside the hangar. Ramp fees are waived with a minimum fuel purchase, and overnight parking is free.
  • Superior Aviation Infrastructure: The airport features a 6,005-foot asphalt runway (13/31) with 4-bar PAPI lights, an enlarged ramp, and taxiways. It offers the best straight-in instrument approaches (GPS-LPV) between San Antonio and Laredo, and is the only airport in the area with 24/7 METARs and TAFs for continuous official weather reports.
Common Complaints
  • Limited Public Reviews: Due to its nature as a general aviation and private charter airport, there are few readily available public traveler reviews from a broad range of users. Most positive feedback comes from FBO descriptions or limited pilot reviews.
  • Ramp Fees (potentially): While ramp fees are often waived with a minimum fuel purchase, they do apply otherwise and vary by aircraft size, which could be a minor point of contention for some pilots.
  • After-hours call-out fee: Although after-hours service is available, a call-out fee of $60/hour applies.

Overall, Cotulla-La Salle County Airport (KCOT) is highly regarded within its operational scope, offering exceptional services and facilities for general aviation, corporate, and private travelers. Its strategic location for hunting and oil and gas industries, coupled with its robust amenities and security, makes it a strong and accommodating choice for those flying into the South Texas region.

Last updated: 180 days ago
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Designation Length Width Surface Status
13/31 6005 ft 75 ft ASP Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
ASOS ASOS 134.075 MHz
CNTR HOUSTON CNTR 134.6 MHz
RDO SAN ANGELO RDO 122.2 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM 122.7 MHz

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