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Heliport

Houston Methodist Heliport

ICAO US-8954Local 76TX🇺🇸 Houston
Coordinates
29.7013°N, 95.3995°W
Elevation
43 ft (13 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.8° E

Daylight today(Sep 3, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:37
Sunrise
07:01
Sunset
19:43
Civil dusk
20:07

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 Methodist Heliport

Houston Methodist Heliport is a heliport in Houston, United States. It sits at an elevation of 43 ft (13 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 55 ft / 17 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), about 7.2 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
H155 ft / 17 m55 ftConLightedOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
HOUSTON CLASS B AREA AClass BControlledGND10000 ft MSL
HOUSTON CLASS B AREA BClass BControlled2000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
HOUSTON CLASS B AREA DClass BControlled4000 ft MSL10000 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
JPMorgan Chase Tower1,001 ft108 ft
Wells Fargo Plaza991 ft151 ft
Williams Tower902 ft72 ft
Obstacle761 ft52 ft
609 Main755 ft95 ft
Fulbright Tower725 ft62 ft
1400 Smith Street692 ft46 ft
Three Allen Center686 ft75 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Houston Methodist Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Houston Methodist Heliport located?

Houston Methodist Heliport is heliport located in Houston, United States, at an elevation of 43 ft (13 m).

How many runways does Houston Methodist Heliport have?

Houston Methodist Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 55 ft / 17 m.

What time zone is Houston Methodist Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Houston Methodist Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Houston Methodist Heliport is approximately 1.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Houston Methodist Heliport?

The nearest airport to Houston Methodist Heliport is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), about 7.2 nm to the ese, followed by Skyway Manor Airport and Flyin' B Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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