NWMC - Houghton Heliport
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About NWMC - Houghton Heliport
NWMC - Houghton Heliport is a heliport in Tucson, United States. It sits at an elevation of 2,873 ft (876 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 54 ft / 16 m. It observes America/Phoenix local time. The nearest airport is Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA), about 5.8 nm to the wsw.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 54 ft / 16 m | 54 ft | Con | Unlit | Open |
Airspace in this area(2)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUCSON DAVIS-MONTHAN-AFB CLASS C | Class C | Controlled | 4200 ft MSL | 6600 ft MSL |
| TUCSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CLASS C | Class C | Controlled | 4200 ft MSL | 6600 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from NWMC - Houghton Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is NWMC - Houghton Heliport located?
NWMC - Houghton Heliport is heliport located in Tucson, United States, at an elevation of 2,873 ft (876 m).
How many runways does NWMC - Houghton Heliport have?
NWMC - Houghton Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 54 ft / 16 m.
What time zone is NWMC - Houghton Heliport in?
NWMC - Houghton Heliport is in the America/Phoenix time zone (UTC-07:00).
What is the magnetic variation at NWMC - Houghton Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at NWMC - Houghton Heliport is approximately 9.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near NWMC - Houghton Heliport?
The nearest airport to NWMC - Houghton Heliport is Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA), about 5.8 nm to the wsw, followed by Tucson International Airport and La Cholla Airpark.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. NWMC - Houghton Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.