Ellington Airport & Houston Spaceport

04/26/2026

Saturday was a historic day for Texas Southern University. We cut the ribbon on our aviation program’s new home: Texas Southern University at Houston Spaceport. This new 20,000 square foot hangar now houses our new fleet of aircraft. It also has 4,500 square feet of classroom space and an 8,000 gallon fuel tank.

Read the full story here: https://texassouthernnews.com/texas-southern-university-and-city-of-houston-unveil-new-aviation-facility-at-houston-spaceport/

04/01/2026

Godspeed to these brave astronauts.

Image credit:
NASA/Kim Shiflett

01/27/2026

12/23/2025

Looking for a unique holiday gift? Consider giving friends and family an experience they’ll enjoy together - registration for the 2026 Houston Airports Aviator Run at Ellington Field!

The event is bigger than ever, featuring a 10K route for the first time, in addition to the traditional 5K run on the runway at the only urban spaceport in the country! It’s a great way to kick off the new year, stay active and support a meaningful cause.

As always, all proceeds support Wings of Compassion, which benefits aviation and airline industry employees in the Houston area.

Help us spread the word — share the event with your teams and networks!

👉 Register early! Prices increase on Jan. 1, 2026.
SIGN UP: bit.ly/3MXqHq9

10/21/2025

Still in awe over the spectacular Wings Over Houston airshow.

The magic of flight brought cheer and smiles to everyone. Thank you.

See you next year!

10/14/2025

Ellington Airport celebrates a monumental accomplishment: 20 consecutive years of zero discrepancies in its FAA Part 139 inspections.

The FAA Part 139 inspection is an annual, multi-day audit that covers runway conditions, lighting, safety zones, wildlife management, emergency response, and more. A zero-discrepancy report is rare and underscores the year-round vigilance of airport operations, maintenance, and partner teams. EFD's continued record of zero discrepancies reflects the professionalism and dedication of every team member and partner who keeps the airfield safe and mission-ready.

Congratulations to the Ellington Airport team, and thank you for 20 years of excellence.

08/14/2025

Ellington Airport (EFD) received zero discrepancies during its annual FAA Part 139 inspections.

EFD, home to the Houston Spaceport and multiple military, NASA and general aviation operations, has achieved a perfect inspection record for 20 consecutive years! 🙌

07/16/2025

Exciting news for Houston! Houston Airports and Intuitive Machines are expanding their partnership with a new lease amendment at the Houston Spaceport.

“This agreement reinforces Houston’s leadership in space innovation,” said Jim Szczesniak, director of aviation for Houston Airports. “We’re building infrastructure and supporting the next era of lunar and deep space exploration, right here at Houston Spaceport. This partnership represents the forward-thinking development that fuels job creation and drives long-term economic growth.”

Click here to learn more about the details of this exciting partnership: bit.ly/46Mj9yp

07/13/2025

Happy , Houston!

We love y'all.

07/04/2025

We hope you enjoy this with your family and friends. 🇺🇸