Ellington Field (EFD)
Joint-use civil + military field anchoring the Clear Lake aerospace corridor adjacent to NASA Johnson Space Center.
About Ellington Field
Ellington Field sits five miles north of NASA Johnson Space Center and is the only joint military-civil field in the Houston aviation corridor. The Houston Spaceport (Houston Airport System) operates on the field with FAA Launch Site Operator License status — the first urban-core commercial spaceport. Mixed general aviation, Air National Guard (147th Attack Wing), NASA T-38 operations, and growing commercial space tenancy (Axiom Space, Intuitive Machines, Collins Aerospace).
Known operators & tenants
- NASA Johnson Space Center (T-38 fleet)
- 147th Attack Wing (Texas Air National Guard)
- Signature Flight Support (FBO)
- Axiom Space (spaceport tenant)
- Intuitive Machines
- Collins Aerospace
Public-record operator list — not a client list. Contact Angelo for current availability and introductions.
Aviation CRE specialties at Ellington Field
Common questions about Ellington Field
What makes Ellington different from Hobby or Houston Executive?+
Ellington is the Houston corridor's only joint military-civil field, hosts an FAA-licensed commercial spaceport, and sits next door to NASA JSC. For aerospace, Part 145, and government-adjacent tenants, Ellington is the strategic address in Houston. The tradeoff is sometimes-restricted airspace (military operations, NASA T-38 patterns) that private operators have to work around.
Is hangar space available at Ellington for private operators?+
Yes. The Houston Airport System leases both ground parcels and existing hangar structures; the Houston Spaceport has newer purpose-built facilities for aerospace tenants. Availability is tighter than at Hooks or Houston Executive — expect a 6-18 month lead time for larger corporate hangars.
Can a Part 145 repair station operate at Ellington?+
Yes — Part 145 shops operate here today, particularly those supporting corporate jets, special-mission aircraft, and government contracts. The joint-use environment means security clearance and background considerations are often part of leasing conversations.
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Deal at Ellington Field?
Hangar, ground lease, FBO, Part 145, or airport-adjacent industrial — happy to walk the field with you.
Angelo Mitlo · Sales Associate · KW Commercial · Clear Lake · TREC Salesperson #842584