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Texas Department of Public Safety Lubbock Heliport

ICAO US-8404Local 9TX2🇺🇸 Lubbock
Coordinates
33.6262°N, 101.8201°W
Elevation
3,245 ft (989 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
5.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:21
Sunrise
06:49
Sunset
20:59
Civil dusk
21:27

About 14h 9m 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 Texas Department of Public Safety Lubbock Heliport

Texas Department of Public Safety Lubbock Heliport is a heliport in Lubbock, United States. It sits at an elevation of 3,245 ft (989 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft / 12 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB), about 2.3 nm to the n.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H140 ft / 12 m40 ftConLightedOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LUBBOCK INTERNATIONAL CLASS CClass CControlled4500 ft MSL7300 ft MSL
LUBBOCK INTERNATIONAL CLASS CClass CControlledGND7300 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

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle600 ft3,264 ft
Metro Tower276 ft3,232 ft
Obstacle3,133 ft
Obstacle3,143 ft
Obstacle3,159 ft
Obstacle3,140 ft
Obstacle3,169 ft
Obstacle3,179 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Texas Department of Public Safety Lubbock Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Texas Department of Public Safety Lubbock Heliport located?

Texas Department of Public Safety Lubbock Heliport is heliport located in Lubbock, United States, at an elevation of 3,245 ft (989 m).

How many runways does Texas Department of Public Safety Lubbock Heliport have?

Texas Department of Public Safety Lubbock Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 40 ft / 12 m.

What time zone is Texas Department of Public Safety Lubbock Heliport in?

Texas Department of Public Safety Lubbock Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Texas Department of Public Safety Lubbock Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Texas Department of Public Safety Lubbock Heliport is approximately 5.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Texas Department of Public Safety Lubbock Heliport?

The nearest airport to Texas Department of Public Safety Lubbock Heliport is Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB), about 2.3 nm to the n, followed by Everitt Airport and Town & Country Airpark.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Texas Department of Public Safety Lubbock Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.