Varnell Heliport HeliportPrivate
74TA · Dripping Springs, TX · 1,253 ft elevation · var 0E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 74TA
- Coordinates
- 30.2343, -98.1712
- Elevation
- 1,253 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0E
- 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
- yes
- Activated
- 2015/11
- Distance from city
- 6 NW
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 | 06:04 AM | 11:04Z |
| Sunrise | 06:32 AM | 11:32Z |
| Sunset | 08:38 PM | 01:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:05 PM | 02:05Z |
Plan a flight from 74TA
Runway H1/
20 ft · Concrete (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 1,050 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 20 ft |
Communication frequencies
Tower & ground
| UNICOM | 122.8 |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| STV · Stonewall | VORTAC | 113.80 | r078° / 27.8 NM |
| CWK · Centex | VORTAC | 112.80 | r250° / 34.4 NM |
| SAT · San Antonio | VORTAC | 116.80 | r015° / 38.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 74TA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
General
- FOR CD CTC AUSTIN APCH AT 512-269-7865.
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 74TA 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 74TA
Varnell Heliport (74TA) is a heliport in Dripping Springs, TX, at 1,253 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 20 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 74TA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 74TA have a control tower?
No. Varnell Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 74TA?
Varnell Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 20 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 74TA?
Varnell Heliport is in Dripping Springs, TX, at an elevation of 1,253 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.2343, -98.1712.
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