Texas A & M - Rellis Airport (83TX), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Texas A&M - RELLIS is a private-use airport in Bryan, Texas, built around a single long concrete runway. The field supports research and instructional facilities near the runway environment, with several additional runways present but obstructed.
Runways
Texas A & M - Rellis Airport has one paved runway, 17R/35L, 7,000 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Texas A & M - Rellis Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Conroe / North Houston Regional (KCXO), 58 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Climate
Texas A & M - Rellis Airport averages 28.7 days above 90°F in July and 5.9 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96.6°F, and January the coldest, at 61.7°F.
Weather station is 6.8 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Texas A & M - Rellis Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Houston Approach.
Four additional runways are present on the field but are obstructed.
Runway 17R/35L is obstructed by cars and trucks.
Research and instructional facilities of various heights are located in the vicinity of the runway.
Control tower and water tower located east of the field.
Emergency landings only.
No unauthorized landings.
For all emergencies, contact the Texas A&M University Police Department.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Texas A & M - Rellis Airport has five airfields within 26 NM. The closest is Easterwood Field (KCLL), 6.88 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 83TX
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Frequently asked questions
Is 83TX open to unauthorized landings?
No. Texas A&M - RELLIS restricts the field to authorized traffic only, and unauthorized landings are not permitted. Emergency landings are the sole exception noted for this private-use airport near Bryan, Texas.
What runway length is available at Texas A&M - RELLIS?
Texas A&M - RELLIS offers one paved runway, 17R/35L, at 7,000 feet long and 150 feet wide with a concrete surface. Four additional runways exist on the field but are listed as obstructed.
Where does 83TX direct pilots for clearance delivery?
Pilots at Texas A&M - RELLIS are directed to contact Houston Approach for clearance delivery, since the field has no operating control tower. The airport is attended Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1700 local.