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Heliport

Fort Hood Forward Area Refueling Point East (FARP-E)

ICAO US-6500🇺🇸 Fort Hood
Coordinates
31.3391°N, 97.6913°W
Elevation
830 ft (253 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.1° E

Daylight today(Sep 3, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:44
Sunrise
07:09
Sunset
19:54
Civil dusk
20:18

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 East (FARP-E)

Fort Hood Forward Area Refueling Point East (FARP-E) is a heliport in Fort Hood, United States. It sits at an elevation of 830 ft (253 m). It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Shorthorn Auxiliary Landing Strip (23XS), about 1.6 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.

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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(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PHANTOM 0700-1900 MON-FRI & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger2000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
PHANTOM HIGH BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger10000 ft MSLFL180
R6302A CONTSpecial useRestrictedGND30000 ft MSL
R6302E BY NOTAMSpecial useRestricted30000 ft MSL45000 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 East (FARP-E).

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fort Hood Forward Area Refueling Point East (FARP-E) located?

Fort Hood Forward Area Refueling Point East (FARP-E) is heliport located in Fort Hood, United States, at an elevation of 830 ft (253 m).

What time zone is Fort Hood Forward Area Refueling Point East (FARP-E) in?

Fort Hood Forward Area Refueling Point East (FARP-E) is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Fort Hood Forward Area Refueling Point East (FARP-E)?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Fort Hood Forward Area Refueling Point East (FARP-E) 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 East (FARP-E)?

The nearest airport to Fort Hood Forward Area Refueling Point East (FARP-E) is Shorthorn Auxiliary Landing Strip (23XS), about 1.6 nm to the ne, followed by Longhorn Auxiliary Landing Strip and D Bar K Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Fort Hood Forward Area Refueling Point East (FARP-E) data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.