Houston Heliport Heliport
71CO · Elizabeth, CO
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:34 PM
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:33 AM | 11:33Z |
| Sunrise | 06:03 AM | 12:03Z |
| Sunset | 08:04 PM | 02:04Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:34 PM | 02:34Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 35 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
FQF 116.30 · BKF 109.60 · DEN 117.90 · +3
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FQF · Falcon | VORTAC | 116.30 · 110X | High | r137° / 9.9 NM |
| BKF · Buckley | TACAN | 109.60 · 33X | — | r121° / 14.8 NM |
| DEN · Denver | VOR/DME | 117.90 · 126X | High | r147° / 17.3 NM |
| DVV · Mile High | VORTAC | 114.70 · 94X | High | r157° / 21.4 NM |
| BJC · Jeffco | VOR/DME | 115.40 · 101X | High | r115° / 36.4 NM |
| BRK · Black Forest | VOR/DME | 112.50 · 72X | High | r001° / 36.9 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 71CO — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 71CO
- Coordinates
- 39.5509, -104.5060
- Elevation
- 6,039 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
No published services or facility detail for 71CO.
Nearby airports
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About 71CO
Houston Heliport (71CO) is a heliport in Elizabeth, CO, at 6,039 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 35 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 71CO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 71CO?
Houston Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 35 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 71CO?
Houston Heliport is in Elizabeth, CO, at an elevation of 6,039 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.5509, -104.5060.
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