D W C HeliportPrivate
1TA3 · Alvin, TX · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 07:41 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:45 AM | 11:45Z |
| Sunrise | 07:09 AM | 12:09Z |
| Sunset | 07:18 PM | 00:18Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:41 PM | 00:41Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 40 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
EFD 109.40 · VUH 113.00 · MHF 114.75 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFD · Ellington | TACAN | 109.40 · 31X | — | r198° / 9.5 NM |
| VUH · Scholes | VOR/DME | 113.00 · 77X | High | r295° / 22.2 NM |
| MHF · Trinity | VOR/DME | 114.75 · 94Y | Low | r252° / 25.8 NM |
| IAH · Humble | VORTAC | 116.60 · 113X | High | r164° / 30.4 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 1TA3 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 1TA3
- Coordinates
- 29.4607, -95.2310
- Elevation
- 30 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MONTGOMERY COUNTY · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1980/11
- Distance from city
- 2 NE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
Obstructions
- PWR LINES NORTH; 1196 FT TWR 1/2 MI NE; 500 FT TOWER 1/2 MI SW OF HELIPAD.
Nearby airports
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About 1TA3
D W C (1TA3) is a heliport in Alvin, TX, at 30 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 1TA3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 1TA3 have a control tower?
No. D W C is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 1TA3?
D W C has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 1TA3?
D W C is in Alvin, TX, at an elevation of 30 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.4607, -95.2310.
More about 1TA3
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 1TA3 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
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