Varnell Heliport HeliportPrivate
5TA7 · Austin, TX · Non-towered
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:46 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:28 AM | 11:28Z |
| Sunrise | 06:54 AM | 11:54Z |
| Sunset | 08:21 PM | 01:21Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:46 PM | 01:46Z |
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Advisories
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/H1 | 70 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
CWK 112.80 · STV 113.80
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWK · Centex | VORTAC | 112.80 · 75X | High | r236° / 25.3 NM |
| STV · Stonewall | VORTAC | 113.80 · 85X | High | r084° / 38.7 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5TA7 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5TA7
- Coordinates
- 30.1821, -97.9610
- Elevation
- 950 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- SAN ANTONIO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATTND
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2018/01
- Distance from city
- 12 SW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
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About 5TA7
Varnell Heliport (5TA7) is a heliport in Austin, TX, at 950 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 70 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5TA7, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5TA7 have a control tower?
No. Varnell Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 5TA7?
Varnell Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 70 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5TA7?
Varnell Heliport is in Austin, TX, at an elevation of 950 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.1821, -97.9610.
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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 5TA7 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.