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Heliport

Varnell Heliport

ICAO US-5218Local 74TA🇺🇸 Dripping Springs
Coordinates
30.2343°N, 98.1712°W
Elevation
1,253 ft (382 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.3° E

Daylight today(Sep 9, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:51
Sunrise
07:15
Sunset
19:47
Civil dusk
20:11

About 12h 32m 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 Varnell Heliport

Varnell Heliport is a heliport in Dripping Springs, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,253 ft (382 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 20 ft / 6 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Bleakley Ranch Airport (5TE2), about 1.6 nm to the ese.

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.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H120 ft / 6 m20 ftConUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Varnell Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Varnell Heliport located?

Varnell Heliport is heliport located in Dripping Springs, United States, at an elevation of 1,253 ft (382 m).

How many runways does Varnell Heliport have?

Varnell Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 20 ft / 6 m.

What time zone is Varnell Heliport in?

Varnell Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Varnell Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Varnell Heliport is approximately 3.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Varnell Heliport?

The nearest airport to Varnell Heliport is Bleakley Ranch Airport (5TE2), about 1.6 nm to the ese, followed by Keyes Ranch Airport and Alexander Ranch Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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