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Heliport

Metro Heli-Pad Heliport

ICAO 0TA5🇺🇸 Houston
Coordinates
29.6147°N, 95.3549°W
Elevation
57 ft (17 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.7° E

Daylight today(Sep 4, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:37
Sunrise
07:01
Sunset
19:42
Civil dusk
20:06

About 12h 40m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Metro Heli-Pad Heliport

Metro Heli-Pad Heliport is a heliport in Houston, United States. It sits at an elevation of 57 ft (17 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 200 ft / 61 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Skyway Manor Airport (T79), about 3.8 nm to the sse.

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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Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H1200 ft / 61 m150 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
HOUSTON CLASS B AREA AClass BControlledGND10000 ft MSL
HOUSTON CLASS B AREA BClass BControlled2000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
HOUSTON CLASS B AREA DClass BControlled4000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
KROI-FM (Seabrook)1,962 ft39 ft
JPMorgan Chase Tower1,001 ft108 ft
Wells Fargo Plaza991 ft151 ft
Williams Tower902 ft72 ft
Obstacle761 ft52 ft
609 Main755 ft95 ft
Fulbright Tower725 ft62 ft
1400 Smith Street692 ft46 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Metro Heli-Pad Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Metro Heli-Pad Heliport located?

Metro Heli-Pad Heliport is heliport located in Houston, United States, at an elevation of 57 ft (17 m).

How many runways does Metro Heli-Pad Heliport have?

Metro Heli-Pad Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 200 ft / 61 m.

What time zone is Metro Heli-Pad Heliport in?

Metro Heli-Pad Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Metro Heli-Pad Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Metro Heli-Pad Heliport is approximately 1.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Metro Heli-Pad Heliport?

The nearest airport to Metro Heli-Pad Heliport is Skyway Manor Airport (T79), about 3.8 nm to the sse, followed by William P. Hobby Airport and Flyin' B Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Metro Heli-Pad Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.