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Heliport

Melvin EMS Helipad

ICAO US-0493Local 7TS7🇺🇸 Melvin
Coordinates
31.1985°N, 99.5783°W
Elevation
1,836 ft (560 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
4.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 19, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:21
Sunrise
06:48
Sunset
20:43
Civil dusk
21:10

About 13h 55m 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 Melvin EMS Helipad

Melvin EMS Helipad is a heliport in Melvin, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,836 ft (560 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft / 12 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Bemaroy Airport (US-0974), about 7.8 nm to the ne.

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 ftConUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRADY HIGH SR-2200 MON-FRI & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger6000 ft MSLFL180
BRADY LOW SR-2200 LCL MON-FRI & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger500 ft GND6000 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
Obstacle1,962 ft
Obstacle1,929 ft
Obstacle1,991 ft
Obstacle1,969 ft
Obstacle1,932 ft
Obstacle1,890 ft
Obstacle1,972 ft
Obstacle1,965 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Melvin EMS Helipad.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Melvin EMS Helipad located?

Melvin EMS Helipad is heliport located in Melvin, United States, at an elevation of 1,836 ft (560 m).

How many runways does Melvin EMS Helipad have?

Melvin EMS Helipad has 1 runway, the longest being 40 ft / 12 m.

What time zone is Melvin EMS Helipad in?

Melvin EMS Helipad is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Melvin EMS Helipad?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Melvin EMS Helipad is approximately 4.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Melvin EMS Helipad?

The nearest airport to Melvin EMS Helipad is Bemaroy Airport (US-0974), about 7.8 nm to the ne, followed by Curtis Field and Smith I-Ranch Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Melvin EMS Helipad data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.