University Health Retama Hospital Heliport HeliportPrivate

61XS · Selma, TX · Non-towered

Elevation
770 ft MSL
Longest runway
45 ft H1/
Runway
1

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:47 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:31 AM11:31Z
Sunrise06:56 AM11:56Z
Sunset08:21 PM01:21Z
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Loggable night (§1.1)
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Runways

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

DHK 109.90 · RND 112.30 · SAT 116.80 · +2
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
DHK · Randolph TACAN 109.90 · 36X r311° / 4.2 NM
RND · Randolph VORTAC 112.30 · 70X Terminal r329° / 4.6 NM
SAT · San Antonio VORTAC 116.80 · 115X High r107° / 7.9 NM
KSY · Kelly TACAN 112.00 · 57X r045° / 17.9 NM
SSF · Stinson VOR 108.40 Low r015° / 20.7 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 61XS — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
61XS
Coordinates
29.5877, -98.3237
Elevation
770 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
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
2025/01
Distance from city
1 W
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
UNIVERSITY HEALTH RETAMA HOSPITAL
16300 RETAMA PARKWAY, SELMA, TX
210-358-4000
Manager
JEFF STERWERF
16300 RETAMA PARKWAY, SELMA, TX
513-864-8024
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

Contact

  • JEFFS@FECHELIPORTS.COM

Nearby airports

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About 61XS

University Health Retama Hospital Heliport (61XS) is a heliport in Selma, TX, at 770 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 45 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 61XS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 61XS have a control tower?

No. University Health Retama Hospital Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 61XS?

University Health Retama Hospital Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 45 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 61XS?

University Health Retama Hospital Heliport is in Selma, TX, at an elevation of 770 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.5877, -98.3237.

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