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Easterwood Airport – CLL Texas
Easterwood Airport, Texas, USA (CLL) is a public airport operated by Texas A&M University. Situated at a 700-acre land, it has three (3) runways measuring 5,149-foot long, 5,159-foot long, and 7,000-foot long, respectively. In 2014, it handled a total of 53,557 aircraft movements.
Best Time to Visit
In 1940, Easterwood Airport opened its doors. It was named after US Navy Lt. Jesse L. Easterwood, a former A&M student who served with the Royal Flying Corps and in three (3) foreign countries. Back then, the airport had a hangar, a turf landing strip, and a taxiway. In 1948, a hangar was relocated to the airport. In 1951, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) brought a Flight Service Station (FSS) to the airport. In 1952, the first air traffic control (ATC) tower was established. In 1957, a passenger terminal was built. In 1988, a new passenger terminal, known as the McKenzie Terminal, was built. This terminal opened in 1990. The old passenger terminal was remodeled into a general aviation facility in 1994. There are two (2) airlines currently operating at Easterwood Airport. These are American Eagle and United Express. The former has routes to Dallas/Fort Worth while the latter has routes to Houston-Intercontinental. In 2018, the Dallas/Fort Worth route had 46,910 passengers while the Houston route had 27,680 passengers. Some of the best destinations nearby include Deanville, Madisonville, and Roans Prairie.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The 4-star Cavalry Court, an accommodation located just a short 10–minute drive from the airport. This hotel is located to numerous of tourists’ sites such as the Bonfire Memorial and Benjamin Knox Gallery. Alternative hotels located within a 3-mile radius or a short 12-minute drive, include The George and the Hampton Inn College Station. Both hotels offer comfortable rooms and quality services.
On this page it is easy to search for College Station, TX airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. College Station, TX, United States (CLL-Easterwood) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the CLL airport. Most of these CLL hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these College Station, TX motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the CLL airport are Henderson Park, Benjamin Knox Gallery, and Hearne Railroad Museum Depot.
