Valley Baptist Medical Center Heliport HeliportPrivate
49TX · Harlingen, TX · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:38 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:35 AM | 11:35Z |
| Sunrise | 06:59 AM | 11:59Z |
| Sunset | 08:13 PM | 01:13Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:38 PM | 01:38Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 60 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
HRL 113.65 · BRO 116.30 · MFE 117.20
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRL · Harlingen | VOR/DME | 113.65 · 83Y | Low | r191° / 3.4 NM |
| BRO · Brownsville | VORTAC | 116.30 · 110X | High | r305° / 21.9 NM |
| MFE · Mc Allen | VOR/DME | 117.20 · 119X | High | r081° / 30.8 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 49TX — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 49TX
- Coordinates
- 26.1751, -97.6696
- Elevation
- 60 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- BROWNSVILLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1998/02
- Distance from city
- 2 NW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 4 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
Runways
- ROOFTOP.
Obstructions
- 91 FT TWR 480 FT NW; 20 FT TWR 50 FT N; 9 FT TWR 50 FT E; 9 FT TWR 50 FT S & 9 FT TWR 50 FT W OF HELIPAD.
Contact
- DIRECTOR OF SAFETY / SECURITY.
Nearby airports
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About 49TX
Valley Baptist Medical Center Heliport (49TX) is a heliport in Harlingen, TX, at 60 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 60 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 49TX, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 49TX have a control tower?
No. Valley Baptist Medical Center Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 49TX?
Valley Baptist Medical Center Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 60 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 49TX?
Valley Baptist Medical Center Heliport is in Harlingen, TX, at an elevation of 60 ft MSL. Coordinates: 26.1751, -97.6696.
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