University Health Retama Hospital Heliport HeliportPrivate
61XS · Selma, TX · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:47 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:31 AM | 11:31Z |
| Sunrise | 06:56 AM | 11:56Z |
| Sunset | 08:21 PM | 01:21Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:47 PM | 01:47Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 45 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 61XS → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 61XS kneeboard →
Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
DHK 109.90 · RND 112.30 · SAT 116.80 · +2
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / 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
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
Contact
- JEFFS@FECHELIPORTS.COM
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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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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 61XS 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.