Tdcj/Southern Regional Medical Facility Heliport HeliportPrivate
43XS · Texas City, TX · 10 ft elevation · var 5E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 43XS
- Coordinates
- 29.4258, -94.9810
- Elevation
- 10 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5E
- Sectional chart
- HOUSTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MONTGOMERY COUNTY · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1997/06
- Distance from city
- 6 NW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-23
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:54 AM | 10:54Z |
| Sunrise | 06:21 AM | 11:21Z |
| Sunset | 08:23 PM | 01:23Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:50 PM | 01:50Z |
Plan a flight from 43XS
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Runway H1/
30 ft × 30 ft · Concrete- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 10 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 30 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| VUH · Scholes | VORTAC | 113.00 | r322° / 11.1 NM |
| MHF · Trinity | VOR-DME | 113.60 | r232° / 14.2 NM |
| EFD · Ellington | TACAN | 109.40 | r134° / 14.3 NM |
| HUB · Hobby | VOR-DME | 117.10 | r127° / 20.7 NM |
| IAH · Humble | VORTAC | 116.60 | r144° / 37.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 43XS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
General
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
Lighting
- FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 409-943-0001.
Obstructions
- 12 FT BLDG 160 FT NW; 38 FT PLINE 317 FT N; 33 FT PLINE 285 FT N; 12 FT FENCE 225 FT N; 14 FT BLDG 525 FT NW; 17 FT BLDG 315 FT NE; AND 17 FT BLDG 175 FT NE OF HELIPAD.
Contact
- ADDITIONAL CONTACT: KAREN HALL, MANAGER, EXECUTIVE SUPPORT
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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 43XS 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.
About 43XS
Tdcj/Southern Regional Medical Facility Heliport (43XS) is a heliport in Texas City, TX, at 10 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 30 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 43XS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 43XS have a control tower?
No. Tdcj/Southern Regional Medical Facility Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 43XS?
Tdcj/Southern Regional Medical Facility Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 30 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 43XS?
Tdcj/Southern Regional Medical Facility Heliport is in Texas City, TX, at an elevation of 10 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.4258, -94.9810.
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