Critter's Lodge ~ An Aviation Preserve  

Critters Lodge Spring Fly-In

 

April 25, 2026

This fly-in will be a Memorial Event in Memory of Dale Slagle, our past 20 year Controller and top supporter. Dale left us in September. He and his 1947 military jeep will always be missed.

 

Mark Your Calendars - Let Your Friends Know 

 

 

 

 

 

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  We will offer a noon brisket meal from 12:00 to 1:30.  When you arrive please be patient with the 122.9 radio instructions and parking info.  There is construction in the area.
The back taxi and  parking may be different.
 
Normal camping facilities will NOT be available at this time. 

Critter's Lodge is located on the Houston Sectional Chart near the 30-degree radial out of Leona identified as "Dillard Airport" (TE01). 
Runway is Packed turf, 3,100-foot lighted runway, elevation 255 ft.  We MONITOR 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 park in mowed areas only.
 Follow signage to proper parking area to avoid back taxi.
  
 

                  
If you have an unusual aircraft (war bird, etc.) or would like to locate near a special friend(s) please let us 
know in advance. We will do all we can to accommodate you.                      

                                   To contact us call: 903-536-7004/Hangar, 903-536-7000/Home. 

               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 499’ tower, right side, See 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. 
For safety ALL aircraft must have radio contact (122.9) with controller prior to entering pattern.

 







 

 

Critter's Lodge has a beautiful grass, lighted runway, located near Centerville, Texas.  Wendell Dillard is continuing to develop the property to incorporate the rough and rustic pioneer enviroment that can be enjoyed by aviation friends on special occasions.  For information on private camping and the facilities, Call us  903-536-7000 Home  or  903-536-7004 Hangar.  Please leave message if no answer we will be happy to call you back.


Special aviation speakers will be present.
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