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Centerpoint Energy South Houston Heliport

ICAO 5TX3🇺🇸 South Houston
Coordinates
29.6422°N, 95.2116°W
Elevation
40 ft (12 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:05
Sunrise
06:32
Sunset
20:23
Civil dusk
20:50

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 Centerpoint Energy South Houston Heliport

Centerpoint Energy South Houston Heliport is a heliport in South Houston, United States. It sits at an elevation of 40 ft (12 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 57 ft / 17 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), about 3.4 nm to the w.

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
H157 ft / 17 m55 ftConcUnlitOpen

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
JPMorgan Chase Tower1,001 ft108 ft
Wells Fargo Plaza991 ft151 ft
Obstacle761 ft52 ft
609 Main755 ft95 ft
Fulbright Tower725 ft62 ft
1400 Smith Street692 ft46 ft
Three Allen Center686 ft75 ft
1 Houston Center679 ft46 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Centerpoint Energy South Houston Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Centerpoint Energy South Houston Heliport located?

Centerpoint Energy South Houston Heliport is heliport located in South Houston, United States, at an elevation of 40 ft (12 m).

How many runways does Centerpoint Energy South Houston Heliport have?

Centerpoint Energy South Houston Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 57 ft / 17 m.

What time zone is Centerpoint Energy South Houston Heliport in?

Centerpoint Energy South Houston Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Centerpoint Energy South Houston Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Centerpoint Energy South Houston 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 Centerpoint Energy South Houston Heliport?

The nearest airport to Centerpoint Energy South Houston Heliport is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), about 3.4 nm to the w, followed by Ellington Airport and Pearland Regional Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Centerpoint Energy South Houston Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.