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Heliport

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Heliport

ICAO 3XA5🇺🇸 Nassau Bay
Coordinates
29.5505°N, 95.0857°W
Elevation
12 ft (4 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.6° E

Daylight today(Sep 3, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:36
Sunrise
07:00
Sunset
19:42
Civil dusk
20:06

About 12h 42m 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 Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Heliport

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Heliport is a heliport in Nassau Bay, United States. It sits at an elevation of 12 ft (4 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 60 ft / 18 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Ellington Airport (EFD), about 5.1 nm to the nw.

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)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H160 ft / 18 m60 ftConcLightedOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
HOUSTON CLASS B AREA BClass BControlled2000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
HOUSTON CLASS B AREA DClass BControlled4000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
HOUSTON, ELLINGTON AFB CLASS DClass DControlledGND2000 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
Endeavor Condominiums400 ft33 ft
Obstacle92 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Heliport located?

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Heliport is heliport located in Nassau Bay, United States, at an elevation of 12 ft (4 m).

How many runways does Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Heliport have?

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 60 ft / 18 m.

What time zone is Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Heliport in?

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Heliport is approximately 1.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Heliport?

The nearest airport to Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Heliport is Ellington Airport (EFD), about 5.1 nm to the nw, followed by Polly Ranch Airport and La Porte Municipal Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.