Edwards County Airport (KECU), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Edwards County Airport (KECU) is an unattended public-use field serving Rocksprings, Texas, with a single paved runway and business aviation traffic tracked by the FAA as part of the regional Del Rio corridor. Customs clearance is not available onsite, with the nearest customs airport, KDRT, located 52.22 nm away. Operations at KECU run at a modest, tier-2 volume, consistent with a rural county field rather than a metro-adjacent facility.
Runways
Edwards County Airport has one paved runway, 14/32, 4,050 ft long and 50 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Edwards County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Del Rio International (KDRT), 52 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Edwards County Airport recorded 155 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in December. Business aviation traffic at KECU is concentrated in December, January, April, and October, with the lowest activity in June and July.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 30 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 2.0 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Edwards County Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Laughlin Approach; when Approach is closed, contact Houston ARTCC.
An 8-foot marked fence is located 30 feet from the runway.
Runway markings are faded.
An obstruction clearance slope of 20:1 applies to the displaced threshold over 25-foot trees, 600 feet distant, with 0 feet of breakout.
A gravel pit is adjacent to the runway on the west side, with 12-foot dirt piles located 156 feet from the runway centerline.
Gate aircraft use field elevation.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Edwards County Airport has five airfields within 25 NM. The closest is Kevin Lee Berry Field, 8.80 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KECU
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs clearance available at KECU?
No, KECU does not offer onsite customs clearance. The nearest customs-capable airport is KDRT, located approximately 52.22 nm away. Operators requiring customs processing near Edwards County Airport should plan to route through KDRT instead. There is no CANPASS or restricted customs option listed for KECU itself.
What runway is available at Edwards County Airport?
Edwards County Airport has a single runway, 14/32, measuring 4,050 feet long and 50 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the only paved runway at KECU, and it also matches the field's maximum paved runway length. There is no parallel or crosswind runway at this airport.
Are there any obstacles near the runway at KECU?
Yes, Edwards County Airport reports several close-in obstructions. An 8-foot marked fence sits 30 feet from the runway, and a gravel pit adjacent to the runway's west side includes 12-foot dirt piles located 156 feet from the runway centerline. There is also an obstruction clearance slope of 20:1 to the displaced threshold over 25-foot trees, 600 feet distant. Pilots operating at KECU should account for these obstacles during approach and departure planning.
How should pilots get a clearance delivery at KECU?
At KECU, pilots should contact Laughlin Approach for clearance delivery. When Laughlin Approach is closed, the alternate contact is Houston ARTCC. This procedure applies because Edwards County Airport is unattended and has no on-field air traffic control or tower service.