Bell Helicopters Auxiliary Heliport Private
6TA8 · Hurst, TX · Non-towered · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:48 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:20 AM | 11:20Z |
| Sunrise | 06:46 AM | 11:46Z |
| Sunset | 08:22 PM | 01:22Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:48 PM | 01:48Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 2,200 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
FUZ 115.70 · TTT 113.10 · CVE 116.20 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUZ · Ranger | VORTAC | 115.70 · 104X | High | r159° / 5.6 NM |
| TTT · Maverick | VOR/DME | 113.10 · 78X | High | r227° / 7 NM |
| CVE · Cowboy | VOR/DME | 116.20 · 109X | High | r240° / 13.6 NM |
| NFW · Nas Jrb Fort Worth | TACAN | 108.70 · 24X | — | r079° / 14.7 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6TA8 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6TA8
- Coordinates
- 32.7990, -97.1506
- Elevation
- 861 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- SAN ANTONIO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2015/10
- Distance from city
- 4 WNW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
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About 6TA8
Bell Helicopters Auxiliary Heliport (6TA8) is an airport in Hurst, TX, at 861 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6TA8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6TA8 have a control tower?
No. Bell Helicopters Auxiliary Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 6TA8?
Bell Helicopters Auxiliary Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6TA8?
Bell Helicopters Auxiliary Heliport is in Hurst, TX, at an elevation of 861 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.7990, -97.1506.
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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 6TA8 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.