Houston Methodist West Hospital Helipad
Daylight today(Sep 3, 2026, local time)
About 12h 42m 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 Houston Methodist West Hospital Helipad
Houston Methodist West Hospital Helipad is a heliport in Houston, United States. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is West Houston Airport (IWS), about 2.4 nm to the ne.
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 (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(3)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON CLASS B AREA B | Class B | Controlled | 2000 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| HOUSTON CLASS B AREA C | Class B | Controlled | 3000 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| HOUSTON CLASS B AREA D | Class B | Controlled | 4000 ft MSL | 10000 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 322 ft | 89 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 318 ft | 112 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 308 ft | 108 ft | — |
| One BriarLake Plaza | 289 ft | 131 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Houston Methodist West Hospital Helipad.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Houston Methodist West Hospital Helipad located?
Houston Methodist West Hospital Helipad is heliport located in Houston, United States.
What time zone is Houston Methodist West Hospital Helipad in?
Houston Methodist West Hospital Helipad is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Houston Methodist West Hospital Helipad?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Houston Methodist West Hospital Helipad is approximately 1.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Houston Methodist West Hospital Helipad?
The nearest airport to Houston Methodist West Hospital Helipad is West Houston Airport (IWS), about 2.4 nm to the ne, followed by Freeman Property Airport and Covey Trails Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Houston Methodist West Hospital Helipad data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.