Department
Dongvile Municipal Airport
Dongvile Municipal Airport is a City-owned general aviation airport serving private pilots, flight training, aerial applicators and medical flights, with a lighted runway, self-serve fuel and hangar space.
Services
- Self-Serve Fuel100LL available 24 hours from the self-serve pump on the main apron.
- Hangars and Tie-DownsT-hangars, community hangar space and tie-downs. The Airport Manager keeps the hangar waiting list.
- Pilot InformationRunway data, traffic frequency, lighting and after-hours procedures.
- Courtesy CarAvailable to transient pilots for trips into town, up to two hours.
- Airport Advisory BoardFive members who advise City Council on airport leases, rates and projects.
- Airport Projects and BidsRunway and apron projects funded with TxDOT Aviation grants.
Airport Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Owner | City of Dongvile |
| Runway | 17/35, 3,000 ft × 60 ft, asphalt |
| Lighting | Medium-intensity runway lights, pilot-controlled on CTAF 122.8 |
| Traffic pattern | Left traffic, 1,000 ft above ground level |
| Fuel | 100LL, self-serve, 24 hours |
| Attendance | Unattended field. Manager on site most weekdays |
| Based aircraft | 23 |
| Windsocks | Two. The midfield windsock is primary |
For Pilots
Dongvile Municipal Airport has no control tower. Announce your position on CTAF 122.8 and check NOTAMs before you fly. Please avoid overflying residential areas below 1,000 feet.
The pilot lounge next to the self-serve pump is open 24 hours and has restrooms, a flight-planning computer, a courtesy phone and a list of local restaurants that will deliver to the field. The courtesy car is available to transient pilots for trips into town, up to two hours. Sign the log in the lounge and return the car with at least a quarter tank.
Airport Management
Airport Manager Ron Hooten has managed the field since 2009. He oversees fuel sales and the fuel system, hangar leases, runway lighting, mowing and daily inspections, and he answers questions from pilots and neighbors. If you need help and Ron is not in the office, check the mower.
Hangars and Tie-Downs
| Space | Monthly rate |
|---|---|
| T-hangar | $185 |
| Community hangar space | $140 |
| Tie-down | $40 |
| Transient tie-down | $5 per night, first night free with a fuel purchase |
All 12 T-hangars are leased, and the Airport Manager keeps a waiting list in order of application. Leases are month to month and require proof of aircraft insurance.
Projects and the Advisory Board
The airport receives TxDOT Aviation grants for routine maintenance and capital projects, matched with City funds. Current work includes crack sealing and remarking Runway 17/35. Projects are listed on Bids & RFPs when they are advertised.
The five-member Airport Advisory Board is appointed by City Council and meets quarterly. The board reviews hangar leases, fuel pricing and capital requests and makes recommendations to council. Councilmember Hector Ybarra serves as council liaison.
Staff
| Name | Title | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Ron Hooten | Airport Manager | [email protected] |
| Billy Voelkel | Airport Maintenance Technician (part-time) | [email protected] |
| Shannon Mayfield | Administrative Clerk | [email protected] |
Documents
- Airport Rules and Minimum Standards
- Hangar Lease Application
- FY 2027 Airport Rates and Charges
- Airport Layout Plan, 2021 Update
Frequently asked questions
Is anyone at the airport?
The airport is an unattended field. Airport Manager Ron Hooten is on site most weekdays. After hours, fuel and the pilot lounge are available 24 hours, and after-hours procedures are posted in the lounge.
What fuel is available?
100LL only, self-serve, 24 hours a day. Jet fuel is not available.
How do I rent a hangar?
All T-hangars are currently leased. Submit a hangar lease application to be added to the waiting list. Tie-downs are usually available month to month.
Which windsock is primary?
The midfield windsock. The two windsocks occasionally disagree, so the primary windsock is designated each spring on the recommendation of the Airport Advisory Board. The 2026 designation remains in effect until spring 2027.
Can I watch airplanes at the airport?
Yes, from the public viewing area beside the terminal parking lot. Please do not enter the ramp, taxiway or runway.
Can I fly a drone near the airport?
Drone operators must follow FAA rules. Please contact the Airport Manager before flying anywhere near the field.