Porter, US 🇺🇸 Closed Airport
US-11512
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122 ft
US-TX
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Local Code: Not available
Location: 30.1534° N, -95.321999° E
Continent: NA
Type: Closed Airport
Keywords: Williams Airport K9X1 9X1
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| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
17/35 |
3594 ft | 46 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.8 MHz |
Circa 2004-2005. The airport was last depicted on the Houston Sectional Chart in 2003. Aerial imagery from 2005 shows the runway marked with closed 'X' symbols, indicating operations had ceased and demolition or redevelopment was imminent.
Economic reasons driven by urban sprawl. The land became more valuable for real estate development than for use as a general aviation airport. The rapidly growing suburbs north of Houston created high demand for residential housing, leading to the sale and redevelopment of the property.
The airport site has been completely redeveloped into a residential housing subdivision called 'Northcrest Ranch'. The main road through the development, Northcrest Ranch Drive, was built directly over the footprint of the former runway. The site's aviation past is commemorated through aviation-themed street names within the community, such as Aviation Drive, Propeller Lane, Aileron Lane, and Runway Road.
North Houston Airport (formerly FAA identifier: 08TE) was a privately owned, public-use general aviation airport established between 1978 and 1982. It featured a single 3,500-foot asphalt runway (16/34) and several hangars. The airport served the local general aviation community, providing a base for private pilots and their aircraft in the Porter and Kingwood area. It was a typical small airfield supporting recreational flying and personal air travel, but it held no major military or commercial significance.
None. The site has been fully and permanently redeveloped with residential homes, streets, and associated infrastructure. There are no plans or possibilities for the airport to reopen.
Landed here for the first time today, despite having flown around Houston for 20 years. Cozy spot. Nice drop-in over the trees onto 17. Will return!
9X1 is the best kept secret! A great place to learn and practice at. Jay Yeagar at Right Stuff Flight School is an amazing instructor. The taxiways are a little beaten up but the runway is decent.
My home airport for my 1968 Piper Cherokee 180D.