Flying into Houston? Consider landing at a unique spot. It’s Dan Jones International Airport. This isn’t your typical massive airport. Dan Jones International is a public-use airport. But Daniel Jones of Cypress privately owns it.
Dan Jones International is in unincorporated Harris County. Look southwest of Tomball. You will find it just 5 nautical miles away. That’s about 9 kilometers. Houston is 22 nautical miles northwest. This is about 41 kilometers.
In 2008, Dan Jones International covered 24 acres. That’s about 9.7 hectares. The elevation is 166 feet above sea level. That is 51 meters. The airport features a single runway. It’s designated 17/35. The runway is 3,440 by 50 feet. That translates to 1,049 by 15 meters. The surface is asphalt and turf.
What kind of air traffic does Dan Jones International see? In 2008, it saw about 7,800 aircraft operations. This averaged to 21 per day. All of these were general aviation flights. At that time, 18 aircraft called this airport home. Ninety-four percent were single-engine planes. Six percent were multi-engine.
The FAA identifier for Dan Jones International is T51. The airport’s coordinates are 30.04278 degrees north and 95.66722 degrees west. The owner and manager share the same name. It is Daniel Jones. His address is 16434 Kitzmann, Cypress, TX 77429. His phone number is 936-521-9887.
Dan Jones International is open to the public. A wind indicator is present. But a segmented circle is not. There is no control tower. However, lighting is scheduled. Call 936-521-9887 for the rotating beacon. The beacon shines clear and green. Landing fees do apply.
Pilots, be aware of some specifics. Runway 17/35 has non-standard LIRL. There’s a single threshold light at each runway end. Only 2,240 feet are usable at night. Also, thresholds are relocated at night.
Obstructions exist. There’s a 25-foot tree. It sits 245 feet from the runway. It is 50 feet left of the centerline. There is a fence 4 feet high. It sits 53 feet east of the centerline. Deer may be present on the runways. Also, cattle sometimes roam near the runway. So keep your eyes peeled.
Remember, Dan Jones International closes at midnight. It reopens at dawn. Plan accordingly. This little airport is a testament to private aviation. It reflects Daniel Jones’s passion. Next time you are near Tomball, think of Dan Jones International. It is a small but active airport.