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Heliport

Kitching Ranch Heliport

ICAO XS65🇺🇸 Austin
Coordinates
30.1476°N, 97.7652°W
Elevation
620 ft (189 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.1° E

Daylight today(Sep 4, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:46
Sunrise
07:11
Sunset
19:52
Civil dusk
20:16

About 12h 41m 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 Kitching Ranch Heliport

Kitching Ranch Heliport is a heliport in Austin, United States. It sits at an elevation of 620 ft (189 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft / 15 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Hoes Ranch Airport (51TT), about 1.6 nm to the e.

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
H150 ft / 15 m50 ftGrass / SodUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AUSTIN CLASS CClass CControlledGND4500 ft MSL
AUSTIN CLASS CClass CControlled2100 ft MSL4500 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
RiverSouth846 ft456 ft
The Independent686 ft459 ft
Obstacle594 ft459 ft
44 East574 ft466 ft
Indeed Tower541 ft561 ft
Frost Bank Tower515 ft509 ft
Hanover Republic Square515 ft525 ft
300 Colorado446 ft492 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kitching Ranch Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kitching Ranch Heliport located?

Kitching Ranch Heliport is heliport located in Austin, United States, at an elevation of 620 ft (189 m).

How many runways does Kitching Ranch Heliport have?

Kitching Ranch Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 50 ft / 15 m.

What time zone is Kitching Ranch Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kitching Ranch Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kitching Ranch Heliport 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 Kitching Ranch Heliport?

The nearest airport to Kitching Ranch Heliport is Hoes Ranch Airport (51TT), about 1.6 nm to the e, followed by Austin Bergstrom International Airport and Del Valle Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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