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Echo Lake Airstrip (TX40) • Brownsboro, Texas
Echo Lake — Private Community with Lake & Airstrip
A private East Texas community with a lake, members-only airstrip, gun range and horse pasture, approximately one hour southeast of Dallas.
Overview
Lake living with a private airstrip amenity
Echo Lake is a private, gated property-owners community in Henderson County near Brownsboro, East Texas, approximately one hour southeast of Dallas.
Echo Lake is not a hangar-home airpark. ELPOA describes it as a private community with amenities that include a lake, gun range, airstrip and horse pasture. The community does not have hangar homes or airplanes taxiing down residential streets.
The members-only Echo Lake Airstrip (TX40) is one of the community amenities. Existing hangars are located by the airstrip on separately leased sites and are subject to ELPOA rules and availability.
See Echo Lake
Airstrip, horses and waterfront living
Authentic aerial views show three of Echo Lake’s defining amenities: private aviation access, equestrian space and the lake.
Photos show the Echo Lake community and are provided for context; individual properties pictured may not be currently offered for sale or lease.
Texas fishing history
A lake that once set the state record
Echo Lake has a real place in Texas fishing history. In 1981, angler John Alexander Jr. caught two state-record largemouth bass here. His second fish weighed 15.5 pounds and held the Texas record until 1986.
That history adds something special to a lake residents still enjoy today—whether they are fishing the annual Memorial Day tournament, launching a boat or spending time by the water.
Life at Echo Lake
Room to fly, ride, gather and get outside
The airstrip is only one part of life here. Echo Lake also has equestrian space, wooded riding trails, existing hangars by the airstrip, a community shooting range and shared places by the water.
Photos show the Echo Lake community and its shared amenities. Community access, rules and event schedules should be confirmed with ELPOA.
Echo Lake Airstrip (TX40)
Airfield specs
| FAA Identifier | TX40 |
|---|---|
| Runway | 16/34, asphalt (hard surface) |
| Dimensions | Approximately 2,600 ft × 40 ft |
| Field Elevation | Approximately 465 ft MSL |
| Coordinates | N32°15.21′ / W95°39.33′ |
| Access | Private—members and their guests only. Prior permission required (PPR). A signed guest-pilot liability waiver is required before landing. |
| Fuel | None on field. Nearest fuel at Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (KTYR), approximately 16 miles. |
| Weather | No on-field weather reporting; nearest station is Athens Municipal Airport, approximately 12 miles. |
| Hangars | Existing hangars are on separately leased sites beside the airstrip. Echo Lake does not have hangar homes or street taxiing. ELPOA reports that no hangars are currently available for lease. |
Airport information and operating procedures can change. Pilots must verify current FAA records, NOTAMs and ELPOA requirements before flight.
Community & amenities
A full recreational lake lifestyle
Echo Lake combines a private lake and airstrip with the kind of outdoor life that brings neighbors together.
- Private lake with fishing, a community boat ramp and dock
- Horse pasture, equestrian area and wooded riding trails
- Community gun range
- Covered lakeside gathering space
- Members-only Echo Lake Airstrip (TX40)
- Existing hangars on separately leased sites by the airstrip
Residents gather for cookoffs, fireworks, flotillas and plenty of celebrations by the water. The annual Memorial Day fishing tournament is one of the community traditions.
Governance
How the community is managed
Echo Lake is governed by the Echo Lake Property Owners Association (ELPOA), with day-to-day management by Rose City Property Management, Inc. of Bullard, Texas. Airfield use is subject to ELPOA airfield rules and a signed liability waiver. Buyers should review current association documents and property-specific obligations during due diligence.
Rose City Property Management:
903-630-6355
Haley@Rosecitymanagement.com
Verified by the ELPOA Board
Current dues and hangar-site terms
| House dues | $1,200 annually |
|---|---|
| Bare-lot dues | $1,050 annually |
| Additional-lot dues | $950 annually |
| Hangar-site rent | Based on hangar square footage, with a current minimum of $400 per year |
| Lease renewal | A compliant lease may automatically renew every five years back to a 25-year period, subject to ELPOA Board approval at renewal |
| Transfer | An eligible tenant may sell the hangar and transfer the lease to another qualifying ELPOA property owner, with notice to ELPOA, a new lease application and payment of any unpaid lease balance |
| New-tenant fees | $1,000 to ELPOA plus a currently established $3,500 airfield fee, subject to future change with Board approval |
| Current availability | ELPOA reports no hangars currently available for lease. Any new hangar would be new construction and subject to applicable fees and approval |
These amounts and terms were provided by the ELPOA Board of Directors and can change. Buyers should obtain the current governing documents, fee schedule and written approval requirements directly from ELPOA before relying on them.
Buying or selling at Echo Lake
Representation that understands the property and the airstrip
Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home at Echo Lake, John brings a useful combination: a licensed Texas Realtor and a private pilot who understands private-strip access, separately leased hangar sites and the questions aviation-minded buyers ask.
Contact John Naugle, Path2Purchase Realty, LLC (TREC #0739470), to discuss a property or begin a focused search.
Echo Lake Community & Airstrip FAQ
Common questions
Where is Echo Lake located?
In Henderson County near Brownsboro, East Texas, approximately one hour southeast of Dallas.
Can any pilot fly into TX40?
No. Echo Lake's airstrip is private, for members and their guests only. Landing requires prior permission and a signed liability waiver.
Is Echo Lake a hangar-home airpark?
No. ELPOA describes Echo Lake as a private community with amenities that include a lake, gun range, airstrip and horse pasture. It does not have hangar homes or airplanes taxiing on residential streets.
How do hangar-site leases work?
An eligible ELPOA property owner may own an existing hangar while leasing its site. A compliant lease may renew every five years back to a 25-year term, subject to ELPOA Board approval. There are currently no hangars available for lease; any new hangar would require new construction and applicable fees.
What are the current ELPOA dues?
The Board reported annual dues of $1,200 for a house, $1,050 for a bare lot and $950 for an additional lot.
Is there fuel at Echo Lake?
No fuel is available on field. The nearest fuel is at Tyler Pounds Regional (KTYR).
How long is the runway?
Runway 16/34 is a hard-surface strip approximately 2,600 feet long by 40 feet wide.
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