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Heliport

North Texas Medical Center Heliport

ICAO 8TX9🇺🇸 Gainesville
Coordinates
33.6455°N, 97.1635°W
Elevation
780 ft (238 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.8° E

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:39
Sunrise
07:04
Sunset
19:55
Civil dusk
20:20

About 12h 50m 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 North Texas Medical Center Heliport

North Texas Medical Center Heliport is a heliport in Gainesville, United States. It sits at an elevation of 780 ft (238 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft / 12 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Gainesville Municipal Airport (GLE), about 1.7 nm to the wnw.

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
H140 ft / 12 m40 ftConc-gLightedOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle909 ft
Obstacle906 ft
Obstacle915 ft
Obstacle942 ft
Obstacle938 ft
Obstacle961 ft
Obstacle981 ft
Obstacle938 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from North Texas Medical Center Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is North Texas Medical Center Heliport located?

North Texas Medical Center Heliport is heliport located in Gainesville, United States, at an elevation of 780 ft (238 m).

How many runways does North Texas Medical Center Heliport have?

North Texas Medical Center Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 40 ft / 12 m.

What time zone is North Texas Medical Center Heliport in?

North Texas Medical Center Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at North Texas Medical Center Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at North Texas Medical Center Heliport is approximately 2.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near North Texas Medical Center Heliport?

The nearest airport to North Texas Medical Center Heliport is Gainesville Municipal Airport (GLE), about 1.7 nm to the wnw, followed by Freedom Field and D An P Farm Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. North Texas Medical Center Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.