Griffith Ranch Airport (TE73), Texas
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Overview
Griffith Ranch Airport, also known by its local identifier TE73, is a private-use general aviation field located near Winnie, Texas, in the Houston metro area's outer periphery. The airport sits at 16 feet elevation and operates a single paved runway without a control tower, serving primarily business aviation traffic under FAA TFMSC-reported figures for 2025. Its proximity to several nearby airports, including Jack Brooks Regional roughly 18 nautical miles away, places it within a cluster of general aviation options along the upper Texas Gulf Coast.
Runways
Griffith Ranch Airport has one paved runway, 01/19, 4,159 ft long and 75 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Griffith Ranch Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Jack Brooks Regional (KBPT), 18 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Griffith Ranch Airport recorded 63 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in December. Business aviation traffic at Griffith Ranch Airport concentrates most heavily in December, February, May, and November, with lighter activity in April and October.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 11 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Griffith Ranch Airport averages 25.8 days above 90°F in August and 5.2 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92.6°F, and January the coldest, at 62.0°F.
Weather station is 13.2 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Griffith Ranch Airport has published operating constraints in one category: access.
For clearance delivery, contact Houston Approach. Cancel IFR with Houston Approach as well.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Griffith Ranch Airport has five airfields within 30 NM. The closest is Beaumont Municipal (KBMT), 14.73 NM northeast.
Part of the Texas Gulf Coast area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of traffic uses Griffith Ranch Airport (TE73)?
Griffith Ranch Airport, identified as TE73 near Winnie, Texas, is a private-use field that recorded 84 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with 63 of those classified as business aviation. This places the airport at ops tier 2, reflecting a modest, steady volume of movements rather than sustained high-frequency traffic. The single paved runway supports this lower operational tempo.
Does TE73 have customs clearance on site?
Griffith Ranch Airport does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs facility is at Jack Brooks Regional Airport (KBPT), located approximately 18.22 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance near Winnie, Texas should plan to route through KBPT rather than expecting onsite processing at TE73.
What is the runway configuration at Griffith Ranch Airport?
Griffith Ranch Airport (TE73) has a single runway, 01/19, measuring 4,159 feet long and 75 feet wide with a concrete surface. This paved length matches the airport's max paved runway figure, confirming it as the field's only hard-surface runway. The airport is non-towered, so pilots coordinate arrivals and departures without a control tower.
How should pilots handle IFR clearance at TE73?
For IFR clearance delivery at Griffith Ranch Airport (TE73), pilots contact Houston Approach, since the field is non-towered and has no on-site clearance delivery service. IFR cancellation is also handled through Houston Approach. This procedure applies given the airport's private-use status and lack of tower operations near Winnie, Texas.