Dell City Municipal (2E5), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Dell City Municipal Airport (2E5) is a public-use, non-towered field in Dell City, Texas, at 3,703 feet elevation, supporting low-volume business aviation traffic in the surrounding area. Customs clearance is not available onsite; the nearest customs airport of entry is KBIF, about 61 nautical miles away. The field is unattended, so pilots should plan operations accordingly and coordinate any customs or clearance needs through Albuquerque ARTCC as noted in the airport remarks.
Runways
Dell City Municipal has one paved runway, 08/26, 4,685 ft long and 55 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Dell City Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Biggs Aaf (fort Bliss) (KBIF), 61 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Dell City Municipal recorded 17 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August and November. Business aviation traffic at 2E5 is concentrated in the second half of the year, with activity peaking in August, November, and October according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 4 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Dell City Municipal has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Runway lighting is solar-powered with non-standard colors; the lit runway width is 35 feet, for use at night.
Close-in obstructions include a 4-foot fence 130 feet from the runway, offset 125 feet left and right, and a 12-foot road 140 feet from the runway, offset 125 feet left and right.
The approach slope is 50:1 to the displaced threshold.
Runway condition includes potholes, loose asphalt, and stones.
For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Alternates
Dell City Municipal has one alternate within 49 NM. The nearest alternate is Timberon, 48.29 NM northwest.
Part of the El Paso and Southern New Mexico area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 2E5
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Frequently asked questions
What runway is available at Dell City Municipal Airport?
Dell City Municipal Airport (2E5) has a single paved runway, 08/26, measuring 4,685 feet long and 55 feet wide with an asphalt surface. The runway condition is noted in airport remarks as having potholes, loose asphalt, and stones, which pilots should account for during landing and takeoff planning. There is no parallel or crosswind runway option at this field.
Is customs clearance available at 2E5?
Dell City Municipal Airport does not offer onsite customs service. The nearest customs airport of entry is KBIF, located approximately 61 nautical miles away. Pilots requiring customs clearance need to plan a stop at that facility or another designated port of entry rather than clearing directly at 2E5.
How much business aviation traffic does Dell City Municipal Airport see?
Dell City Municipal Airport (2E5) recorded 17 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 23 total annual operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. This places the field in a low-volume traffic tier, with monthly activity generally in the single digits. Traffic is not evenly distributed across the year, with several months showing no recorded business aviation movements.
Are there lighting or obstacle considerations for night operations at 2E5?
Dell City Municipal Airport uses solar-powered runway lights with non-standard colors, and the runway width for lighting purposes is noted as 35 feet, narrower than the paved runway width. Close-in obstructions include a 4-foot fence and a 12-foot road within the runway approach area. Pilots operating at night or flying an approach should account for these obstacles and the non-standard lighting configuration.