University Health Retama Hospital Heliport HeliportPrivate
61XS · Selma, TX · 770 ft elevation · Non-towered
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
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-23
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:07 AM | 11:07Z |
| Sunrise | 06:34 AM | 11:34Z |
| Sunset | 08:37 PM | 01:37Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:04 PM | 02:04Z |
Plan a flight from 61XS
Runway H1/
45 ft × 45 ft · Concrete (Excellent)- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 770 ft
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 45 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHK · Randolph | TACAN | 109.90 | r307° / 4.2 NM |
| RND · Randolph | VORTAC | 112.30 | r325° / 4.6 NM |
| SAT · San Antonio | VORTAC | 116.80 | r107° / 7.9 NM |
| KSY · Kelly | TACAN | 112.00 | r042° / 17.9 NM |
| SSF · Stinson | VOR | 108.40 | r009° / 20.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 61XS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
Contact
- JEFFS@FECHELIPORTS.COM
Nearby airports
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.
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 on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 61XS?
University Health Retama Hospital Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 45 ft. See the Runways tab 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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