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Heliport

Mc Gill Ranch Heliport

ICAO 8TE9🇺🇸 Harris
Coordinates
29.8912°N, 95.7327°W
Elevation
118 ft (36 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.9° E

Daylight today(Sep 4, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:38
Sunrise
07:03
Sunset
19:43
Civil dusk
20:08

About 12h 41m 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 Mc Gill Ranch Heliport

Mc Gill Ranch Heliport is a heliport in Harris, United States. It sits at an elevation of 118 ft (36 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 20 ft / 6 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Freeman Property Airport (US-4523), about 4.6 nm to the sw.

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
H120 ft / 6 m20 ftConcUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
HOUSTON CLASS B AREA CClass BControlled3000 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
Obstacle322 ft89 ft
Obstacle318 ft112 ft
Obstacle308 ft108 ft
One BriarLake Plaza289 ft131 ft
Noble Energy Center Two282 ft161 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Mc Gill Ranch Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mc Gill Ranch Heliport located?

Mc Gill Ranch Heliport is heliport located in Harris, United States, at an elevation of 118 ft (36 m).

How many runways does Mc Gill Ranch Heliport have?

Mc Gill Ranch Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 20 ft / 6 m.

What time zone is Mc Gill Ranch Heliport in?

Mc Gill Ranch Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Mc Gill Ranch Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mc Gill Ranch Heliport is approximately 1.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Mc Gill Ranch Heliport?

The nearest airport to Mc Gill Ranch Heliport is Freeman Property Airport (US-4523), about 4.6 nm to the sw, followed by West Houston Airport and Dry Creek Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Mc Gill Ranch Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.