Wilshire Place Heliport
Daylight today(Sep 11, 2026, local time)
About 12h 29m 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 Wilshire Place Heliport
Wilshire Place Heliport is a heliport in Houston, United States. It sits at an elevation of 65 ft (20 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 30 ft / 9 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is West Houston Airport (IWS), about 9 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.
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 | 30 ft / 9 m | 30 ft | Conc | Unlit | Open |
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON CLASS B AREA B | Class B | Controlled | 2000 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.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase Tower | 1,001 ft | 108 ft | — |
| Wells Fargo Plaza | 991 ft | 151 ft | — |
| Williams Tower | 902 ft | 72 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 761 ft | 52 ft | — |
| 609 Main | 755 ft | 95 ft | — |
| Fulbright Tower | 725 ft | 62 ft | — |
| 1400 Smith Street | 692 ft | 46 ft | — |
| Three Allen Center | 686 ft | 75 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Wilshire Place Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Wilshire Place Heliport located?
Wilshire Place Heliport is heliport located in Houston, United States, at an elevation of 65 ft (20 m).
How many runways does Wilshire Place Heliport have?
Wilshire Place Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 30 ft / 9 m.
What time zone is Wilshire Place Heliport in?
Wilshire Place Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Wilshire Place Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Wilshire Place Heliport is approximately 1.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Wilshire Place Heliport?
The nearest airport to Wilshire Place Heliport is West Houston Airport (IWS), about 9 nm to the wsw, followed by George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Dry Creek Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Wilshire Place Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.