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South Texas Emergency Care Foundation Inc Heliport

ICAO 78TS🇺🇸 Harlingen
Coordinates
26.1685°N, 97.6666°W
Elevation
35 ft (11 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:23
Sunrise
06:49
Sunset
20:26
Civil dusk
20:51

About 13h 37m 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 South Texas Emergency Care Foundation Inc Heliport

South Texas Emergency Care Foundation Inc Heliport is a heliport in Harlingen, United States. It sits at an elevation of 35 ft (11 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft / 15 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Shofner Farms Airport (2TS2), about 3.6 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
H1 / -50 ft / 15 m50 ftConcLightedOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
HARLINGEN AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlledGND4000 ft MSL
HARLINGEN AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlled1300 ft MSL4000 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
Obstacle36 ft
Obstacle33 ft
Obstacle33 ft
Obstacle26 ft
Obstacle39 ft
Obstacle59 ft
Obstacle43 ft
Obstacle33 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from South Texas Emergency Care Foundation Inc Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Texas Emergency Care Foundation Inc Heliport located?

South Texas Emergency Care Foundation Inc Heliport is heliport located in Harlingen, United States, at an elevation of 35 ft (11 m).

How many runways does South Texas Emergency Care Foundation Inc Heliport have?

South Texas Emergency Care Foundation Inc Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 50 ft / 15 m.

What time zone is South Texas Emergency Care Foundation Inc Heliport in?

South Texas Emergency Care Foundation Inc Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at South Texas Emergency Care Foundation Inc Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at South Texas Emergency Care Foundation Inc Heliport is approximately 3.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near South Texas Emergency Care Foundation Inc Heliport?

The nearest airport to South Texas Emergency Care Foundation Inc Heliport is Shofner Farms Airport (2TS2), about 3.6 nm to the w, followed by Valley International Airport and Kornegay Private Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. South Texas Emergency Care Foundation Inc Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.