US Coast Guard Station South Padre Island Heliport
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About US Coast Guard Station South Padre Island Heliport
US Coast Guard Station South Padre Island Heliport is a heliport in South Padre Island, United States. It sits at an elevation of 4 ft (1 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 94 ft / 29 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Port Isabel Cameron County Airport (KPIL), about 11.4 nm to the wnw.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 94 ft / 29 m | 81 ft | Conc | Unlit | Open |
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 492 ft | 30 ft | — |
| Vertical Integration Tower | 469 ft | 23 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 427 ft | 33 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 387 ft | 36 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 289 ft | 36 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 289 ft | 33 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 289 ft | 33 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 289 ft | 49 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from US Coast Guard Station South Padre Island Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is US Coast Guard Station South Padre Island Heliport located?
US Coast Guard Station South Padre Island Heliport is heliport located in South Padre Island, United States, at an elevation of 4 ft (1 m).
How many runways does US Coast Guard Station South Padre Island Heliport have?
US Coast Guard Station South Padre Island Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 94 ft / 29 m.
What time zone is US Coast Guard Station South Padre Island Heliport in?
US Coast Guard Station South Padre Island Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at US Coast Guard Station South Padre Island Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at US Coast Guard Station South Padre Island Heliport is approximately 2.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near US Coast Guard Station South Padre Island Heliport?
The nearest airport to US Coast Guard Station South Padre Island Heliport is Port Isabel Cameron County Airport (KPIL), about 11.4 nm to the wnw, followed by Rancho Buena Vista Airport and Reynolds Ranch Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. US Coast Guard Station South Padre Island Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.