Fort Hood Forward Area Refueling Point West (FARP-W)
Daylight today(Sep 3, 2026, local time)
About 12h 45m 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 Fort Hood Forward Area Refueling Point West (FARP-W)
Fort Hood Forward Area Refueling Point West (FARP-W) is a heliport in Fort Hood, United States. It sits at an elevation of 904 ft (276 m). It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Shorthorn Auxiliary Landing Strip (23XS), about 4.2 nm to the ene.
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 (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(5)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHANTOM 0700-1900 MON-FRI & BY NOTAM | Special use | Danger | 2000 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| PHANTOM HIGH BY NOTAM | Special use | Danger | 10000 ft MSL | FL180 |
| R6302A CONT | Special use | Restricted | GND | 30000 ft MSL |
| R6302D 0700-1900 LCL MON-FRI & BY NOTAM | Special use | Restricted | GND | 30000 ft MSL |
| R6302E BY NOTAM | Special use | Restricted | 30000 ft MSL | 45000 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Fort Hood Forward Area Refueling Point West (FARP-W).
Frequently asked questions
Where is Fort Hood Forward Area Refueling Point West (FARP-W) located?
Fort Hood Forward Area Refueling Point West (FARP-W) is heliport located in Fort Hood, United States, at an elevation of 904 ft (276 m).
What time zone is Fort Hood Forward Area Refueling Point West (FARP-W) in?
Fort Hood Forward Area Refueling Point West (FARP-W) is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Fort Hood Forward Area Refueling Point West (FARP-W)?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Fort Hood Forward Area Refueling Point West (FARP-W) is approximately 3.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Fort Hood Forward Area Refueling Point West (FARP-W)?
The nearest airport to Fort Hood Forward Area Refueling Point West (FARP-W) is Shorthorn Auxiliary Landing Strip (23XS), about 4.2 nm to the ene, followed by Longhorn Auxiliary Landing Strip and Fort Hood Stampede Creek Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Fort Hood Forward Area Refueling Point West (FARP-W) data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.