Coulter Field (KCFD), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Coulter Field sits in Bryan, Texas, serving the local business aviation community with a single paved runway and non-towered operations. The airport reported 1,310 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with 718 of those tied to business aviation. Fuel is available on an attended schedule, and pilots needing customs clearance should plan to route through nearby KCXO rather than expecting service on the field itself.
Runways
Coulter Field has one paved runway, 15/33, 4,000 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Coulter Field has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Coulter Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Conroe / North Houston Regional (KCXO), 52 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Coulter Field recorded 718 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in December. Business aviation traffic at Coulter Field builds through the fall and peaks in December, well above the levels seen during the mid-year months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 112 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Coulter Field 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 7.8 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Coulter Field has published operating constraints in two categories: access and runway notes.
Unlighted hangars are located 450 feet southwest of the runway 15 approach end.
For IFR clearance cancellation, contact Houston Approach.
Runway 15/33 lighting (MIRL) is preset to low intensity from sunrise to sunset. To activate the lights or increase intensity, use CTAF.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Coulter Field has five airfields within 30 NM. The closest is Easterwood Field (KCLL), 7.83 NM south.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KCFD offer?
Coulter Field operates a single asphalt runway, 15/33, measuring 4,000 feet long and 75 feet wide. There is no parallel or crosswind runway option at this field. The airport is non-towered, so pilots coordinate movements on CTAF. Lighting for runway 15/33 is preset to low intensity from sunrise to sunset, with pilot-controlled activation or intensity increase available on CTAF.
Is fuel available at Coulter Field?
Coulter Field stocks 100LL and A+ avgas grades, and Jet A is also available on the field. Fueling aligns with the posted attendance schedule of 0700-1800 Monday through Friday and 0900-1730 on weekends. Dispatchers planning arrivals outside these windows should account for the field's unattended status. KCFD's traffic mix, with the majority of annual operations tied to business aviation, supports regular fuel turnover.
Does KCFD have customs clearance onsite?
Coulter Field does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs-capable airport is KCXO, located approximately 52 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance near Bryan, Texas should plan to route through KCXO rather than expecting service at KCFD itself. Confirm hours and procedures directly with the customs facility at KCXO before planning an international arrival.
How does business aviation traffic vary by month at Coulter Field?
Business aviation traffic at KCFD is concentrated toward the end of the year, with December recording 112 operations against a monthly average closer to 60. October and November also see elevated activity, at 74 and 64 operations respectively, compared to a quieter mid-year stretch that includes a July low of 40. Dispatchers scheduling into Coulter Field late in the year should anticipate busier ramp conditions than the annual average of 718 bizav operations might suggest.