Houston Police Department Westside Heliport
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 Police Department Westside Heliport
Houston Police Department Westside Heliport is a heliport in Houston, United States. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is West Houston Airport (IWS), about 6.5 nm to the nnw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Tower | 902 ft | 72 ft | — |
| San Felipe Plaza | 627 ft | 66 ft | — |
| Marathon Oil Tower | 561 ft | 125 ft | — |
| The Huntingdon | 502 ft | 62 ft | — |
| 2929 Weslayan | 469 ft | 85 ft | — |
| Five Greenway Plaza | 466 ft | 85 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 443 ft | 108 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 443 ft | 112 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Houston Police Department Westside Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Houston Police Department Westside Heliport located?
Houston Police Department Westside Heliport is heliport located in Houston, United States.
What time zone is Houston Police Department Westside Heliport in?
Houston Police Department Westside Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Houston Police Department Westside Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Houston Police Department Westside Heliport 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 Police Department Westside Heliport?
The nearest airport to Houston Police Department Westside Heliport is West Houston Airport (IWS), about 6.5 nm to the nnw, followed by Sugar Land Regional Airport and Freeman Property Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Houston Police Department Westside Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.