Whites Airport (47TE) — La Ward, TX

Whites Airport (47TE)
47TE
Whites Airport (47TE)
La Ward, TX
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Whites Airport (47TE) is a private-use airport located in La Ward, TX. The airport sits at an elevation of 43 feet above mean sea level. It features 1 runway.

Location & QuickFacts
FAA Information Effective 2026-09-03
Airport Identifier 47TE
Airport Status Operational
Longitude/Latitude 96°29'50.9020" W / 28°51'5.9570" N
-96.497473 / 28.851655 (Estimated)
Elevation 43.00 ft / 13.11 m (Estimated)
From nearest city 2 nautical miles W of La Ward, TX
Location Jackson County, TX
Magnetic Variation 06E (1985)
Owner & Manager
Ownership Privately owned
Owner DONALD R WHITE
Address PO BOX 129
LA WARD, TX 77970
Manager DONALD R. WHITE
Address PO BOX 129
LA WARD, TX 77970
Airport Operations and Facilities
Airport Use Private
Wind indicator Yes
Segmented Circle No
Control Tower NON-ATCT
Landing fee charge No
Sectional chart HOUSTON
Region ASW - Southwest
Responsible ARTCC ZHU - HOUSTON
Tie-in FSS CXO - MONTGOMERY COUNTY
FSS on Airport No
FSS Toll Free 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Airport Services
Airframe repair NONE
Power plant repair NONE
Transient storage Hangar
Runway Information
Runway 17/35
Dimensions 2300 x 40 ft (701 x 12 m)
Surface TURF
Surface treatment
17 35
Traffic pattern Left Left
Runway marking None
Remarks
  • FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
  • VFR ONLY