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Heliport

San Luis Resort Heliport

ICAO 8XS5🇺🇸 Galveston
Coordinates
29.2716°N, 94.8187°W
Elevation
10 ft (3 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:06
Sunrise
06:32
Sunset
20:20
Civil dusk
20:46

About 13h 48m 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 San Luis Resort Heliport

San Luis Resort Heliport is a heliport in Galveston, United States. It sits at an elevation of 10 ft (3 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 Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS), about 2.2 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
H120 ft / 6 m20 ftConcUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
GALVESTON CLASS DClass DControlledGND2500 ft MSL
GALVESTON CLASS E2Class EControlledGND2500 ft MSL
A381 SR-SS DAILYSpecial useDangerGND2000 ft MSL
EXCLUDED FROM A381Special useDangerGND2000 ft MSL
DZ PTX049 SR-SSSpecial useDangerGND14500 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
One Moody Plaza358 ft39 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from San Luis Resort Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is San Luis Resort Heliport located?

San Luis Resort Heliport is heliport located in Galveston, United States, at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m).

How many runways does San Luis Resort Heliport have?

San Luis Resort Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 20 ft / 6 m.

What time zone is San Luis Resort Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at San Luis Resort Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at San Luis Resort Heliport is approximately 1.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near San Luis Resort Heliport?

The nearest airport to San Luis Resort Heliport is Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS), about 2.2 nm to the w, followed by Matt Doyle Airpark and Johnnie Volk Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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