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Heliport

G W Heliport

ICAO 36TA🇺🇸 San Antonio
Coordinates
29.5532°N, 98.4926°W
Elevation
824 ft (251 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:19
Sunrise
06:45
Sunset
20:36
Civil dusk
21:03

About 13h 51m 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 G W Heliport

G W Heliport is a heliport in San Antonio, United States. It sits at an elevation of 824 ft (251 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 20 ft / 6 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is San Antonio International Airport (SAT), about 1.7 nm to the se.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H120 ft / 6 m20 ftConcUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SAN ANTONIO AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlledGND4800 ft MSL
SAN ANTONIO AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlled2000 ft MSL4800 ft MSL
SAN ANTONIO AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlled2200 ft MSL4800 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
Obstacle394 ft604 ft
Frost Tower387 ft614 ft
Bank of America Plaza387 ft682 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from G W Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is G W Heliport located?

G W Heliport is heliport located in San Antonio, United States, at an elevation of 824 ft (251 m).

How many runways does G W Heliport have?

G W Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 20 ft / 6 m.

What time zone is G W Heliport in?

G W Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at G W Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at G W Heliport is approximately 3.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near G W Heliport?

The nearest airport to G W Heliport is San Antonio International Airport (SAT), about 1.7 nm to the se, followed by Twin-Oaks Airport and Lackland Air Force Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. G W Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.