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Heliport

Johnson Space Center Heliport

ICAO 72TX🇺🇸 Houston
Coordinates
29.5624°N, 95.0911°W
Elevation
18 ft (5 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.6° E

Daylight today(Sep 4, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:36
Sunrise
07:00
Sunset
19:41
Civil dusk
20:05

About 12h 40m 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 Johnson Space Center Heliport

Johnson Space Center Heliport is a heliport in Houston, United States. It sits at an elevation of 18 ft (5 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 70 ft / 21 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Ellington Airport (EFD), about 4.4 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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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)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H170 ft / 21 m70 ftAsphUnlitOpen

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 Johnson Space Center Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Johnson Space Center Heliport located?

Johnson Space Center Heliport is heliport located in Houston, United States, at an elevation of 18 ft (5 m).

How many runways does Johnson Space Center Heliport have?

Johnson Space Center Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 70 ft / 21 m.

What time zone is Johnson Space Center Heliport in?

Johnson Space Center Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Johnson Space Center Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Johnson Space Center 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 Johnson Space Center Heliport?

The nearest airport to Johnson Space Center Heliport is Ellington Airport (EFD), about 4.4 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. Johnson Space Center Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.