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Heliport

Martindale Army Heliport

IATA MDAICAO KMDALocal MDA🇺🇸 San Antonio
Coordinates
29.4313°N, 98.3778°W
Elevation
674 ft (205 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:20
Sunrise
06:46
Sunset
20:35
Civil dusk
21:01

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 Martindale Army Heliport

Martindale Army Heliport is a heliport in San Antonio, United States (ICAO KMDA, IATA MDA). It sits at an elevation of 674 ft (205 m) and has 2 runways, the longest 3,000 ft / 914 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Cross-B Airport (24XA), about 6.6 nm to the s.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13 / 313,000 ft / 914 m700 ftAspUnlitClosed
18 / 361,600 ft / 488 m75 ftConUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF134.100 MHz
OPSARNG OPS36.900 MHz

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SAN ANTONIO AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlled2000 ft MSL4800 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
Obstacle394 ft604 ft
Frost Tower387 ft614 ft
Bank of America Plaza387 ft682 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Martindale Army Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Martindale Army Heliport?

The ICAO code for Martindale Army Heliport is KMDA, and its IATA code is MDA.

Where is Martindale Army Heliport located?

Martindale Army Heliport is heliport located in San Antonio, United States, at an elevation of 674 ft (205 m).

How many runways does Martindale Army Heliport have?

Martindale Army Heliport has 2 runways, the longest being 3,000 ft / 914 m.

What time zone is Martindale Army Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Martindale Army Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Martindale Army Heliport is approximately 3.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Martindale Army Heliport?

The nearest airport to Martindale Army Heliport is Cross-B Airport (24XA), about 6.6 nm to the s, followed by Stinson Municipal Airport and San Antonio International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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