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Heliport

Valley Baptist Medical Center (VBMC) Heliport

ICAO TS68🇺🇸 Harlingen
Coordinates
26.1767°N, 97.6709°W
Elevation
35 ft (11 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:23
Sunrise
06:49
Sunset
20:26
Civil dusk
20:51

About 13h 37m 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 Valley Baptist Medical Center (VBMC) Heliport

Valley Baptist Medical Center (VBMC) Heliport is a heliport in Harlingen, United States. It sits at an elevation of 35 ft (11 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 60 ft / 18 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Valley International Airport (HRL), about 3.2 nm to the nne.

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
H160 ft / 18 m60 ftGrass / SodUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
HARLINGEN AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlledGND4000 ft MSL
HARLINGEN AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlled1300 ft MSL4000 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
Obstacle36 ft
Obstacle33 ft
Obstacle33 ft
Obstacle26 ft
Obstacle39 ft
Obstacle59 ft
Obstacle36 ft
Obstacle33 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Valley Baptist Medical Center (VBMC) Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Valley Baptist Medical Center (VBMC) Heliport located?

Valley Baptist Medical Center (VBMC) Heliport is heliport located in Harlingen, United States, at an elevation of 35 ft (11 m).

How many runways does Valley Baptist Medical Center (VBMC) Heliport have?

Valley Baptist Medical Center (VBMC) Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 60 ft / 18 m.

What time zone is Valley Baptist Medical Center (VBMC) Heliport in?

Valley Baptist Medical Center (VBMC) Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Valley Baptist Medical Center (VBMC) Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Valley Baptist Medical Center (VBMC) Heliport is approximately 3.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Valley Baptist Medical Center (VBMC) Heliport?

The nearest airport to Valley Baptist Medical Center (VBMC) Heliport is Valley International Airport (HRL), about 3.2 nm to the nne, followed by Shofner Farms Airport and Kornegay Private Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Valley Baptist Medical Center (VBMC) Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.