South Texas Regional at Hondo (KHDO), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
South Texas Regional at Hondo, identified by the ICAO code KHDO, sits in Hondo, Texas, roughly 35.85 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. The airport is non-towered and offers four paved runways, the longest reaching 6,002 feet, along with both 100LL and Jet A fuel. Customs clearance is not handled on site; the nearest facility is KSKF, about 31.24 nautical miles away. With FAA TFMSC data showing 800 total annual operations and 515 of those tied to business aviation in 2025, KHDO serves as a moderately active regional field for operators in the South Texas corridor.
Runways
South Texas Regional at Hondo has four paved runways. The longest, 17L/35R, is 6,002 ft long and 100 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
South Texas Regional at Hondo has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7:30am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
South Texas Regional at Hondo does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Kelly Field (KSKF), 31 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
South Texas Regional at Hondo recorded 515 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KHDO is concentrated in the fall, with September through November together accounting for a significantly larger share of monthly operations than the rest of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 88 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
South Texas Regional at Hondo averages 28.7 days above 90°F in August and 8.5 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 97.2°F, and January the coldest, at 65.3°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
South Texas Regional at Hondo has published operating constraints in five categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Fuel is available 24 hours via self-serve. Full-serve Jet A and avgas can be provided on request outside normal hours, with two hours of prior notice required.
Closed to aircraft over 12,500 pounds.
Grain bin tower is an obstruction near the airport.
Deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
For clearance delivery, contact Houston Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
South Texas Regional at Hondo has five airfields within 31 NM. The closest is Squirrel Creek Ranch, 10.71 NM southwest.
Part of the San Antonio area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KHDO?
South Texas Regional at Hondo, identified as KHDO, operates four paved runways. Runway 17L/35R is the longest at 6,002 feet, with a concrete surface and 100 feet of width. Runway 13/31 offers 5,545 feet in length and is the widest at 150 feet. Runway 08/26 measures 3,451 feet, and 17R/35L is 3,224 feet on asphalt. This mix gives operators several surface and alignment options depending on wind and aircraft type.
Is fuel available at KHDO around the clock?
South Texas Regional at Hondo offers self-serve fuel on a 24-hour basis. Full-serve Jet A and avgas can be arranged outside normal attendance hours, but this requires two hours of prior notice. The field's attended hours run Monday through Friday, 0730 to 1700 local. Both 100LL and Jet A are listed as fuel types at the airport. Dispatchers planning after-hours full-serve fuel should build in the required lead time when scheduling arrival.
Does KHDO have on-site customs clearance?
South Texas Regional at Hondo, KHDO, does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs facility is at KSKF, located approximately 31.24 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance need to route through that facility rather than clearing directly at Hondo. Operators planning international arrivals should factor this distance into routing and fuel planning ahead of time.
Is there a weight restriction on any runway at KHDO?
Yes, one of the four runways at South Texas Regional at Hondo is closed to aircraft over 12,500 pounds. This restriction applies specifically to that runway rather than the airport as a whole, so heavier aircraft should plan operations on one of the other three paved runways. KHDO's longest runway, 17L/35R at 6,002 feet, is separate from the restricted strip. Dispatchers should confirm which runway carries the limit before filing an approach for heavier airframes.
What does business aviation traffic look like at KHDO across the year?
Business aviation traffic at South Texas Regional at Hondo, based on FAA TFMSC data for 2025, is concentrated in the fall months. October and November are the busiest, with 88 and 82 operations respectively, compared to a low of 23 operations in January. September also shows a notable rise to 68 operations. The remaining months hold in the high-20s to high-30s range. Total annual business aviation operations at KHDO reach 515 against 800 total annual operations.