Sierra Blanca Heliport Heliport
5TE9 · Sierra Blanca, TX
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:18 PM
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:56 AM | 11:56Z |
| Sunrise | 06:22 AM | 12:22Z |
| Sunset | 07:52 PM | 01:52Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:18 PM | 02:18Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 90 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
HUP 115.00 · SFL 113.50
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUP · Hudspeth | VORTAC | 115.00 · 97X | Low | r166° / 24.2 NM |
| SFL · Salt Flat | VORTAC | 113.50 · 82X | Low | r190° / 37.6 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5TE9 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5TE9
- Coordinates
- 31.1665, -105.3590
- Elevation
- 4,512 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
No published services or facility detail for 5TE9.
Nearby airports
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About 5TE9
Sierra Blanca Heliport (5TE9) is a heliport in Sierra Blanca, TX, at 4,512 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 90 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5TE9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 5TE9?
Sierra Blanca Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 90 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5TE9?
Sierra Blanca Heliport is in Sierra Blanca, TX, at an elevation of 4,512 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.1665, -105.3590.
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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 5TE9 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.