~Critter's Lodge~ A private aviation preserve in the rolling hills of East Texas

Critter's Lodge ~ An Aviation Preserve

THE Spring 2012 FLY-IN

April 20 ~ April 22, 2012

Inclement weather (rain and wind) date April 27 ~ 29

Join us in our Spring fly-in at Critter's Lodge!! This year, campout event will begin on Friday evening, April 20, ending Sunday morning. With our kick off dinner Friday evening at 6:30. For those who like to camp out, we offer camping facilities and indoor restrooms (No Port-O-Lets), solar outdoor showers, firewood, along with LOTS OF GOOD FOOD.

Critter's Lodge is located on the Houston sectional chart near the 30 degree radial out of Leona identified as "Dillard Airport" (TE01) Packed turf, 3,100 foot lighted runway, elevation 255 ft.~~ MONITORING 122.9 ~~ Land and taxi at your own risk, trees on both sides and end of runway. The runway is suitable for piston driven aircraft 12,500 pounds or less. Taxi and follow signage to proper parking area to avoid back taxi. taxi and park in mowed areas only.

For reserved campsite parking, we will offer limited "Reserved parking" spaces for $5.00 each on a First Come Basis, along with 22 Acres of pasture parking. For a reserved parking space fly-by early or email us to reserve your preferred space or for site locations. (CrittersLodge@starband.net). Looking forward to your visit.

If you have an unusal aircraft (warbird, etc) or would like locate near special friends please let us know in advance, if possible, we will be glad to accommodate you.

To contact us, CrittersLodge@starband.net or phone 903-536-7000

We support EAA – AOPA – CAP – ABS

Leona VOR 110.8 032 degrees~15 nm Lat. N31 – 18.27 Lon. 95 – 47.71

Visual Flying Note: If you follow Hwy 7 between Crockett and Centerville, at intersection of the Trinity River and Hwy. 7, airfield is 6.5 miles west. Look for WHITE OIL STORAGE TANKS on Right of Hwy 7 ( See 499’ tower same location on sectional chart.) Turn south one-half nm. Both runways left hand traffic. Runway 3100', 70' wide. Tree-to-tree 100 feet. Taxi only in mowed identified areas. All aircraft must have radio contact with controller prior to entering pattern.