Bell Helicopters Auxiliary Heliport Private
6TA8 · Hurst, TX · 472 ft elevation · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6TA8
- Coordinates
- 32.7990, -97.1506
- Elevation
- 472 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
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 | 05:53 AM | 10:53Z |
| Sunrise | 06:21 AM | 11:21Z |
| Sunset | 08:40 PM | 01:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:09 PM | 02:09Z |
Plan a flight from 6TA8
Runway H1/
2,200 ft × 75 ft · ASPH- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUZ · Ranger | VORTAC | 115.70 | r159° / 5.6 NM |
| TTT · Maverick | VOR-DME | 113.10 | r227° / 7 NM |
| CVE · Cowboy | VOR-DME | 116.20 | r240° / 13.6 NM |
| NFW · Fort Worth Nas Jrb | TACAN | 108.70 | r076° / 14.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6TA8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
General
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
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 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.
About 6TA8
Bell Helicopters Auxiliary Heliport (6TA8) is an airport in Hurst, TX, at 472 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 on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 6TA8?
Bell Helicopters Auxiliary Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6TA8?
Bell Helicopters Auxiliary Heliport is in Hurst, TX, at an elevation of 472 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.7990, -97.1506.
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