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Porta-Kamp 12th Street Heliport

ICAO 80TA🇺🇸 Houston
Coordinates
29.7913°N, 95.4443°W
Elevation
70 ft (21 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.8° E

Daylight today(Oct 23, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:05
Sunrise
07:29
Sunset
18:44
Civil dusk
19:08

About 11h 15m 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 Porta-Kamp 12th Street Heliport

Porta-Kamp 12th Street Heliport is a heliport in Houston, United States. It sits at an elevation of 70 ft (21 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 West Houston Airport (IWS), about 12 nm to the w.

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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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H150 ft / 15 m50 ftConcUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
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—
Williams Tower902 ft72 ft—
Obstacle761 ft52 ft—
609 Main755 ft95 ft—
Fulbright Tower725 ft62 ft—
1400 Smith Street692 ft46 ft—
Three Allen Center686 ft75 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Porta-Kamp 12th Street Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Porta-Kamp 12th Street Heliport located?

Porta-Kamp 12th Street Heliport is heliport located in Houston, United States, at an elevation of 70 ft (21 m).

How many runways does Porta-Kamp 12th Street Heliport have?

Porta-Kamp 12th Street Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 50 ft / 15 m.

What time zone is Porta-Kamp 12th Street Heliport in?

Porta-Kamp 12th Street Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Porta-Kamp 12th Street Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Porta-Kamp 12th Street 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 Porta-Kamp 12th Street Heliport?

The nearest airport to Porta-Kamp 12th Street Heliport is West Houston Airport (IWS), about 12 nm to the w, followed by William P. Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Porta-Kamp 12th Street Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.