0TE4 Hilltop Lakes Airport, Texas, USA

Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) is 122.90

Hilltop Lakes Airport sits on 60 acres right in the heart of your 4,400-acre resort-style community, located about a mile west of the main residential area. It’s a cozy setup with a single asphalt runway, designated 17/35, measuring 3,018 feet long and 40 feet wide. That’s plenty for light general aviation aircraft like Cessnas or Pipers, which are likely the kinds of planes you see buzzing around your airpark. The runway’s got low-intensity edge lighting that kicks on from sunset to sunrise, and a white-green beacon at the northeast corner helps pilots spot it after dark. Elevation’s around 502 feet above sea level, and the magnetic variation is 06E, which pilots use for navigation.

This isn’t a bustling public airport—it’s private, tailored for residents and visitors who own planes or fly in for a getaway. There’s no control tower or formal attendance; it’s a laid-back, self-service kind of place. You’ve got a pilot’s lounge with a snooze room at the south end of the runway, plus a restroom and public telephone for convenience. Aircraft tie-downs are available on the ramp near the south end too. The Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) is 122.90, so pilots chat on that to coordinate takeoffs and landings. If someone needs to reach Houston Approach for clearance, they’d dial up 281-443-5844.

The runway’s got some quirks—its markings are nonstandard because the numbers are smaller than typical, and there’s a right-hand traffic pattern for runway 17, left-hand for 35. A 2-light PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicator) on the left side helps guide pilots in at a 4-degree glide path, with a 12-foot threshold crossing height. South of the runway, there’s a 700-foot overrun, and 150 feet to the north, giving a little buffer for those not-quite-perfect landings. Oh, and watch out for deer—they roam the area from dusk to dawn, which could spice up a twilight flight.

Your airpark’s website notes it’s not subject to FAA standards, being private, which means it’s built and maintained to suit the community’s needs rather than federal regs. It’s part of the Hilltop Lakes vibe—five lakes, an 18-hole golf course, and that Texas-shaped pool all scream “relaxed aviation lifestyle.” Lodging’s nearby too; anyone flying in can call 936-855-2222 to crash (figuratively, of course) at the local digs.

Hilltop Lakes Airport (0TE4) – Comprehensive Summary

Additional Information – Hilltop Lakes Airport

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Runway Details:

• Runway 17/35: Measures 3,018 feet in length and 40 feet in width, with an asphalt surface. Runway 17 has a right-hand traffic pattern, while Runway 35 uses a left-hand pattern. Both runways are equipped with visual slope indicators: a two-light PAPI on the left for Runway 17 and a tri-color VASI on the left for Runway 35, each providing a 4.00-degree glide path. AirNav

Operational Information:

• Lighting: The runway features low-intensity edge lighting, operational from sunset to sunrise. A white-green beacon is also active during nighttime hours.
• Communications: The Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) is 122.90 MHz.
• Services: Currently, there are no fuel services or aircraft repair facilities available on-site. Pilots have access to a lighted wind indicator and a segmented circle for traffic pattern information. Hilltop Lakes Airport Info

Safety Considerations: Pilots are advised to exercise caution due to a significant presence of deer in the vicinity, especially during dawn and dusk hours. Additionally, as a private airport not subject to FAA standards, operations are conducted at the pilot’s own risk.

Hilltop Lakes

For further details or to obtain landing permission, please contact the Hilltop Lakes Resort City administration at 936-855-2222.

Location and General Information

Field	Value
Site Id	24059.2*A
Airport Status	Operational
Location	31° 4′ 50.91″ N / 96° 12′ 53.93″ W
ESTIMATED
City/State	HILLTOP LAKES, TX
County	LEON
Elevation	502 ft.
ESTIMATED Location
Variation	06E (1985)
Last Inspection Date	12/12/1980
Last Info Response Date	12/03/2020
Ownership Type	PRIVATE
Facility Use	PRIVATE
CBD To Airport	00NM / W
ARTCC	HOUSTON (ZHU)
Sectional	HOUSTON
Region / ADO	ASW / TEX
Area	60 ac.

Services & Facility Information

Field	Value
Control Tower	On Airport ATCT NONE
FSS On Airport	NO
FSS	MONTGOMERY COUNTY (CXO)
FSS Toll Free Phone	1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance	UNATTENDED
Wind Indicator	LIGHTED
Segmented Circle	YES
Lighting Schedule	SS-SR
Beacon Lens Color	White and Green
Beacon Schedule	SS-SR
Landing Fee	No
International Airport of Entry for Customs	NO
Military/Civil Joint Use	NO

Facility Communications / Frequencies

Field	Value
UNICOM	None
CTAF	None
ATIS	None

Weather Data Services

ID	Type	Frequency	Phone	Distance
CFD*AWOS-3PT	AWOS-3PT	125.975 MHz	979-778-2544	22.6 nm
LHB*AWOS-3	AWOS-3	118.675 MHz	979-280-5596	24.4 nm
CLL*ASOS	ASOS		979-846-1708	30.5 nm
LXY*AWOS-3	AWOS-3	127.275 MHz	254-472-9370	37 nm
UTS*ASOS	ASOS	119.425 MHz	936-291-7997	38.1 nm

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