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Heliport

Station 40 Heliport

ICAO TS49🇺🇸 Sour Lake
Coordinates
30.1761°N, 94.5037°W
Elevation
65 ft (20 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 23, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:05
Sunrise
06:32
Sunset
20:18
Civil dusk
20:45

About 13h 46m 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 Station 40 Heliport

Station 40 Heliport is a heliport in Sour Lake, United States. It sits at an elevation of 65 ft (20 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 30 ft / 9 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Rattlesnake Bend Airport (US-4356), about 2.5 nm to the nnw.

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
H130 ft / 9 m25 ftAsph/ ConcUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle59 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Station 40 Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Station 40 Heliport located?

Station 40 Heliport is heliport located in Sour Lake, United States, at an elevation of 65 ft (20 m).

How many runways does Station 40 Heliport have?

Station 40 Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 30 ft / 9 m.

What time zone is Station 40 Heliport in?

Station 40 Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Station 40 Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Station 40 Heliport is approximately 1.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Station 40 Heliport?

The nearest airport to Station 40 Heliport is Rattlesnake Bend Airport (US-4356), about 2.5 nm to the nnw, followed by Circle C Ranch Airport and Liberty Municipal Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Station 40 Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.