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Heliport

D.F.C.H. Heliport

ICAO TE42🇺🇸 Corpus Christi
Coordinates
27.7486°N, 97.3847°W
Elevation
31 ft (9 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:17
Sunrise
06:44
Sunset
20:28
Civil dusk
20:55

About 13h 45m 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 D.F.C.H. Heliport

D.F.C.H. Heliport is a heliport in Corpus Christi, United States. It sits at an elevation of 31 ft (9 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 Cabaniss Field Naval Outlying Landing Field (NGW), about 4 nm to the sw.

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
H140 ft / 12 m40 ftConcUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CORPUS CHRISTI CLASS CClass CControlled1200 ft MSL4000 ft MSL
CORPUS CHRISTI, CABANISS NOLF CLASS DClass DControlledGND1200 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
Obstacle499 ft52 ft
Obstacle410 ft62 ft
Obstacle387 ft85 ft
Obstacle374 ft56 ft
Obstacle367 ft26 ft
Obstacle351 ft72 ft
Frost Bank Plaza335 ft102 ft
KBNJ-FM (Corpus Christi)328 ft177 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from D.F.C.H. Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is D.F.C.H. Heliport located?

D.F.C.H. Heliport is heliport located in Corpus Christi, United States, at an elevation of 31 ft (9 m).

How many runways does D.F.C.H. Heliport have?

D.F.C.H. Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 40 ft / 12 m.

What time zone is D.F.C.H. Heliport in?

D.F.C.H. Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at D.F.C.H. Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at D.F.C.H. Heliport is approximately 2.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near D.F.C.H. Heliport?

The nearest airport to D.F.C.H. Heliport is Cabaniss Field Naval Outlying Landing Field (NGW), about 4 nm to the sw, followed by Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax Field and Corpus Christi International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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