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Heliport

Patco Heliport

ICAO 8XS4🇺🇸 Port Arthur
Coordinates
29.9190°N, 93.8863°W
Elevation
15 ft (5 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
0.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:59
Sunrise
06:26
Sunset
20:18
Civil dusk
20:45

About 13h 52m 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 Patco Heliport

Patco Heliport is a heliport in Port Arthur, United States. It sits at an elevation of 15 ft (5 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 Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT), about 7.2 nm to the wnw.

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
H150 ft / 15 m50 ftConc-turfUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
A381 SR-SS DAILYSpecial useDangerGND2000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Patco Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Patco Heliport located?

Patco Heliport is heliport located in Port Arthur, United States, at an elevation of 15 ft (5 m).

How many runways does Patco Heliport have?

Patco Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 50 ft / 15 m.

What time zone is Patco Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Patco Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Patco Heliport is approximately 0.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Patco Heliport?

The nearest airport to Patco Heliport is Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT), about 7.2 nm to the wnw, followed by Chesson Airport and Orange County Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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