Major Samuel B Cornelius Field (E42), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Major Samuel B Cornelius Field is a single-runway public airport serving Spearman, Texas, with unattended operations and no onsite customs service. Business aviation traffic is light, consistent with its tier-3 classification, and the field relies on a single asphalt runway for all operations.
Runways
Major Samuel B Cornelius Field has one paved runway, 02/20, 5,022 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Major Samuel B Cornelius Field has 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Major Samuel B Cornelius Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Rick Husband Amarillo International (KAMA), 65 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Major Samuel B Cornelius Field recorded 68 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September and December. Business aviation traffic shows a mild peak in September and December, each recording 10 operations against a low of zero in January, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 10 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Major Samuel B Cornelius Field averages 26.9 days above 90°F in July and 26.0 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 95.8°F, and December the coldest, at 53.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Major Samuel B Cornelius Field has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
There is no line of sight between the runway ends.
MIRL for runway 02/20 is preset to low intensity. To increase intensity and activate the PAPI for runways 02 and 20, use frequency 122.9. Numerous lights are out, knocked over, missing, showing incorrect colors, or out of alignment. Call to check operational status.
For fuel, call ahead. Hangar space is available Monday through Saturday, 0730 to 1900.
There are numerous cracks in the pavement.
For clearance delivery, contact Albuquerque ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Major Samuel B Cornelius Field has five airfields within 33 NM. The closest is Gruver Municipal, 11.54 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at E42
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Frequently asked questions
What runway is available at E42?
E42, Major Samuel B Cornelius Field, has one paved runway, 02/20, measuring 5,022 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. There is no parallel or crosswind runway option at this field.
Is fuel available at Major Samuel B Cornelius Field?
Major Samuel B Cornelius Field stocks 100LL only, with no Jet A available onsite. Fuel service requires a call ahead and is available Monday through Saturday, 0730 to 1900, alongside hangar space arrangements.
Where is the nearest customs facility to E42?
E42, Major Samuel B Cornelius Field, has no onsite customs service. The nearest customs-capable airport is KAMA, located approximately 65.10 nautical miles away, for operators arriving from outside the United States.