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Historical Itinerant Operations - David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport

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Historical Wildlife Incidents - David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport

David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH)

  • General
  • Type: Airport, Status: Operational, Acivation Date: 09/01/1963, Runways: 3, Land Area Covered By Airport: 480 acres, Ownership: Privately owned, Facility Use: Open to public, Site Number: 24073.1*A, Location ID: DWH, Region: Southwest, District Office: TEX, Unicom Frequency: 122.950 MHz, Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF): 118.400 MHz, Traffic Pattern Altitude: 1000, Aeronautical sectional chart: Houston, Tie-In FSS: No, Tie-In FSS ID: CXO, Tie-In FSS Name: Montgomery County, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 152 ft, Elevation determination method: Surveyed, Elevation Source: NGS (2006-03-21), Air traffic control tower: Yes, Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCH, Boundary ARTCC ID: ZHU, Boundary ARTCC Name: Houston, Airspace Determination: No Objection, Federal Agreements: NB, NOTAM Service: Yes, NOTAM Facility ID: DWH, Last Inspection Date: 03/06/2014, Inspection Group: Private contract personnel, Inspection Method: State
  • Location
  • State: Texas, County: Harris, City: Houston, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 30° 03' 42.600'', Lng: -95° 33' 10'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 30.061833, Lng: -95.552778, GPS determination method: Estimated, Position Source: NGS (2006-03-21), Distance from central business district: 17 mi (NW) Find on map
  • Owner
  • Jag Gill, 20803 Steubner Airline, Nr 0, Spring, Tx 77379, 281-376-5436
  • Manager
  • Roger Schmidt, 20803 Steubner Airline, Nr 0, Spring, Tx 77379, 281-376-5436
  • Schedule
  • All Year / All Week / All Day
  • Operations
  • Period: 02/28/2013 - 02/28/2014, Commercial Operations: 350, Air Taxi Operations: 5,703, Itinerant Operations: 87,930, Local Operations: 82,394, Military Operations: 3,194
  • Aircraft
  • Single Engine Aircraft: 110, Multi Engine Aircraft: 21, Jet Engine Aircraft: 5, Helicopters: 5
  • Additional
  • Fuel Types: 100LLA, Magnetic Variation: 5E (Year 2000), Beacon Color: Clear-green (lighted land airport), Bulk Oxygen Type: Low pressure, Lighting Schedule: See Rmk, Beacon Schedule: Ss-Sr, Airframe repair service availability/type: Major, Power Plant repair service availability/type: Major, Customs Airport Of Entry: No, Customs Landing Rights: No, Military/civil joint use agreement: No, Military Landing Rights: Yes, Non-Commercial Landing Fee: No, Transient storage: HGR,TIE, Wind direction indicator: Y-L, Segmented circle airport marker system: Yes, Other services: AVNCS, CHTR, INSTR, RNTL
  • Remarks
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT HIRL RY 17R/35L, REIL RYS 17R & 35L - CTAF.

Runway 1

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 17L, True Alignment: 173, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Basic, Markings Condition: Poor, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 30° 03' 50.137'', Lng: -95° 33' 08.686'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 30.063927, Lng: -95.552413, Physical Elevation: 150 ft, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 149.9 ft, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 50, Runway End Gradient: 0.2, Position Source: NGS (03/21/2006), Elevation Source: NGS (03/21/2006), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 35R, True Alignment: 353, Right Traffic Pattern: Yes, Runway Markings Type: Basic, Markings Condition: Poor, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 30° 03' 10.982'', Lng: -95° 33' 03.038'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 30.053051, Lng: -95.550844, Physical Elevation: 144 ft, Displaced GPS (Degrees): Lat: 30° 03' 13.028'', Lng: -95° 33' 03.333'', Displaced GPS (Seconds): Lat: 30.053619, Lng: -95.550926, Elevation At Displaced Threshold: 144 ft, Length At Displaced Threshold: 208 ft, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 148.0 ft, Controlling Object Description: TREES, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 3, Object Height: 33 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 300.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 60L ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.2, Position Source: NGS (03/21/2006), Elevation Source: NGS (03/21/2006), Displaced Threshold Position Source: NGS (03/21/2006), Displaced Threshold Elevation Source: NGS (03/21/2006), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: NGS (03/21/2006)

Runway 2

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 17R, True Alignment: 173, Instrument Landing System (ILS) Type: LOC/DME, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 30° 04' 23.928'', Lng: -95° 33' 17.327'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 30.073313, Lng: -95.554813, Physical Elevation: 150 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 52.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Displaced GPS (Degrees): Lat: 30° 04' 14.044'', Lng: -95° 33' 15.882'', Displaced GPS (Seconds): Lat: 30.070568, Lng: -95.554412, Elevation At Displaced Threshold: 152 ft, Length At Displaced Threshold: 1007 ft, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 152.4 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4R, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Controlling Object Description: ROAD, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility, Object Clear Slope: 0, Object Height: 15 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 200.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 125L ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.1, Take-Off Run Available: 7,009 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 7,009 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 7,009 ft, Landing Distance Available: 6,012 ft, Position Source: NGS (03/21/2006), Elevation Source: NGS (03/21/2006), Displaced Threshold Position Source: NGS (03/21/2006), Displaced Threshold Elevation Source: NGS (03/21/2006), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 35L, True Alignment: 353, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 30° 03' 15.101'', Lng: -95° 33' 07.266'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 30.054195, Lng: -95.552019, Physical Elevation: 145 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 41.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 151.7 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Controlling Object Description: TREES, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility, Object Clear Slope: 10, Object Height: 30 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 525.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 275L ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.1, Take-Off Run Available: 6,700 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 6,700 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 6,700 ft, Landing Distance Available: 6,700 ft, Position Source: NGS (03/21/2006), Elevation Source: NGS (03/21/2006), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)

Runway 3

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 17W, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Controlling Object Description: BERM, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 0, Object Height: 10 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 0.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 0B ft
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 35W, Right Traffic Pattern: Yes, Controlling Object Description: BERM, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 0, Object Height: 4 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 0.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 0B ft

National Wildlife Strike Incidents

2014-10-01
Time: Day (11:49), Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N832CB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Above Ground: 200 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: MOR
Comments: OPER = HCAV LLC DWH-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK AT LEFT MIDWING. NO DMG.
2014-05-05
Time: Day (10:45), Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: BE-36 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N140KB, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: SOURCE = MOR DWH-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx OWNER / OPERATOR = DAN MCCLENDON
Remarks: SHORT FINAL AND REPTD A BIRDSTRIKE. TAXIED TO PARKING W/O INCIDENT. PILOT CALLED TOWNER AND REPTD NO DMG.
2014-04-02
Time: Day (18:20), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: LIGHT-SPORT (Airplane), Registration: N596J, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Above Ground: 400 ft, Speed: 65 knots, Miles From Airport: 1 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Propeller, Struck Wing or Rotor, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx), MOR DWH-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx OPER = BRYAN SANDERS A/C = JABIRU Jxxx-SP ENG = JABIRU xxxx
Remarks: REPORTS DIFFER ON PHASE OF FLT. FAA SAFETY INSPECTOR SHOWS 1 MILE OUT AT 400 FT ON APCH. MOR SHOWS LANDING ROLL. MINOR DMG TO THE PROP WAS FOUND. BUT NO DMG TO THE WING AS FIRST REPTD. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: CONFIRMED SAFETY INSPECTOR RECEIVED INFORMATION DIRECTLY FROM THE PILOT)
2014-03-22
Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N4221, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 500 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: OPER = WBR INTERESTS, LLC SOURCE = MOR DWH-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx
Remarks: N4221 REPTD HITTING A BIRD ON FINAL AT 500 FT. PILOT REPTD HE WAS FINE.
2014-03-07
Time: Day (15:12), Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-560 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 801, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: MOR
Comments: SOURCE = MOR DWH-M-xxxx/xx/xx-xxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = NETJETS AVIATION (xx/x/xxxx ADDED ARPT)
Remarks: A/C ADVISED LOCAL CONTROL THEY MAY HAVE CONTACTED A BIRD ON T/O ROLL. INVESTIGATION OF RWY SURFACE REVEALED REMAINS OF LRG WHITE BIRD. APRCH ADVISED TO RELAY TO CREW OF A/C.
2013-10-19
Time: Night (19:27), Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-44 SEMINOLE (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N4917A, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = ASIAS OPER = ATP AIRCRAFT (x/xx/xx UPDATED PART, AOS, REMARKS)
Remarks: ON LDG, STRUCK A DEER. HIT PROP AND THEN ENGINE WING AND NOSE.M STALL TAB ON WING WAS BENT SLIGHTLY. OUT OF SERVICE FOR INSPN. MINOR DMG ACCORDING TO FAA REPT. COST FOR CONTRACT MX WAS NOT KNOWN. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: CHECKED WITH ARPT & OPER FOR MISSING DETAILS)
2012-03-11
Time: Day (17:30), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HAWKER 800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N130LC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Above Ground: 4 ft, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = MUY PIZZA-TEJAS LLC
Remarks: SAW FLOCKS OF BIRDS CROSSING RWY IN FRONT OF A/C BUT DID NOT REALIZE WE HIT ANY UNTIL LATER. NO DMG.
2011-11-03
Time: Dusk (19:13), Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: DA-50 FALCON (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 3, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N903CS, Remains Collected: No, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = SAM SUSSER
Remarks: RT MAIN LANDING GEAR. FERRY FLT FOR REPAIRS.
2011-04-28
Time: Day (10:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N865CP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35R, Above Ground: 3 ft, Speed: 60 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = UNITED FLIGHT SYSTEMS / WBR INTERESTS LLC
Remarks: AT ROTATION NOTICED 2 DOVES COME INTO A/C PATH. ONE DOVE HIT BY PROP ABOUT MIDSPAN. BIRD PARTS SCATTERED WHICH PREVENTED DMG TO AIRFRAME. NO DMG TO PROP.
2010-11-11
Time: Day (13:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: C-550 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N2734K, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx (x/x/xx UPDATED DATE FROM xx TO xx AND CORRECTED REG)
Remarks: SHORTLY AFTER DEPRTR FROM DWH, A/C HIT SML BIRD ON RADOME. A/C RETD FOR UNEVENTFUL LDG. MX INSPN FOUND NO DMG.
2010-08-12
Time: Day (07:30), Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-421 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N421ST, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR /OWNER = JAV AVIATION LLC
Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKING SMALL FLOCK OF DOVES. TWO DEAD DOVES CLEARED OFF RWY.
2010-08-12
Time: Day (07:40), Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CHALLENGER 300 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N797CB, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 17R, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Doves, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: (x/xx/xx UPDATED OPER) A/C = BOMBARDIER BD-xxx-IAxx REG SHOWS WELLS FARGO BANK TRUSTEE
Remarks: WHILE TAXING TO RAMP, PILOT REPTD HITTING SMALL BIRDS. RWY INSPN CLEARED TWO DEAD DOVES FROM RWY.
2009-08-30
Time: Night (02:15), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: C-550 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N6001L, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 5500 ft, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
2008-07-24
Time: Night (15:30), Operator: Us Customs And Border Protection, Aircraft: C-210 CENTUR (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N65085, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE =TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx &Rx)
2006-04-06
Time: Day (18:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-402 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N30KM, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17R, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = CIRCLE E AVIATION LLC
Remarks: HIT BIRD 4NM SOUTH. ALT UNKN. PILOT DID NOT REPT STRIKE UNTIL PARKED. NO SIZE GIVEN.
2014 Incidents: 5, 2013 Incidents: 1, 2012 Incidents: 1, 2011 Incidents: 2, 2010 Incidents: 3, 2009 Incidents: 1, 2008 Incidents: 1, 2006 Incidents: 1, 2005 Incidents: 3, 2004 Incidents: 1, 2003 Incidents: 2, 2002 Incidents: 4, 2001 Incidents: 1, 2000 Incidents: 1, 1995 Incidents: 1, 1992 Incidents: 1
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Edward H. Wale
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Jul 5, 2011 @ 10:22 pm
I need some information regarding hail activity at your airport (David Wayne Hooks MA), between december 1 2009 and August 1 2010, if you can't provide this, do you know a way I can get this data, would be much apreciated.
Thanks again
Ed Wale

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