Swinging Door Heliport
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About Swinging Door Heliport
Swinging Door Heliport is a heliport in Richmond, United States. It sits at an elevation of 88 ft (27 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 100 ft / 30 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Covey Trails Airport (X09), about 5.2 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.
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)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 100 ft / 30 m | 100 ft | Turf | Unlit | Open |
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON CLASS B AREA D | Class B | Controlled | 4000 ft MSL | 10000 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 Swinging Door Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Swinging Door Heliport located?
Swinging Door Heliport is heliport located in Richmond, United States, at an elevation of 88 ft (27 m).
How many runways does Swinging Door Heliport have?
Swinging Door Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 100 ft / 30 m.
What time zone is Swinging Door Heliport in?
Swinging Door Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Swinging Door Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Swinging Door Heliport is approximately 2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Swinging Door Heliport?
The nearest airport to Swinging Door Heliport is Covey Trails Airport (X09), about 5.2 nm to the nw, followed by Sugar Land Regional Airport and Lane Airpark.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Swinging Door Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.