“Planes, anyone?” That’s the silent question posed by Kitty Hawk Flying Field. It sits quietly about a mile southeast of Garden Ridge, Texas. This private ultralight flight park first took to the skies in June 1984.
Kitty Hawk Flying Field covers 57 acres. It is a privately owned field managed by Houston St Enterpr. Inc. Their office is at 211 Alamo Plaza in San Antonio. You can reach them at 512-223-1523.
The airfield is operational and open to ultralight aircraft. It’s active Wednesday through Sunday from dawn till dusk. However, Kitty Hawk Flying Field does not have a control tower. It also lacks NOTAM-D service. The Houston Air Route Traffic Control Center manages the airspace.
Kitty Hawk Flying Field has one runway. Runway 14/32 measures 700 feet long and 20 feet wide. The surface is asphalt. Both runway ends have basic markings. Power lines are located 600 feet west of the runway.
Pilots approaching or departing Kitty Hawk Flying Field should be aware of the traffic pattern altitude. It is 1860 feet above mean sea level.
Kitty Hawk Flying Field offers several services. Major airframe and powerplant repairs are available. You can get both high and low pressure bottled oxygen. Bulk oxygen is also on hand. Fuel options include 100LL and Jet A. Parking includes hangars and tiedowns. Landing fees do not apply.
Several navigation aids are located near Kitty Hawk Flying Field. Randolph TACAN is 5.3 nautical miles away. Randolph VORTAC is 6.4 nautical miles away. San Antonio VORTAC is 11.4 nautical miles away.
If you need instrument procedures, nearby airports offer them. Randolph Air Force Base is 6 nautical miles south. San Antonio International Airport is about 11 nautical miles southwest.
Kitty Hawk Flying Field provides a unique flying experience for ultralight enthusiasts. Its private setting and focus on ultralights create a close-knit aviation community. The airfield’s location near San Antonio makes it accessible. Yet it still offers a rural flying environment. So as you stand here, imagine the tiny aircraft taking to the sky.