Post Oak Central Heliport Heliport
81XS · Houston, TX
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:36 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:19 AM | 11:19Z |
| Sunrise | 06:45 AM | 11:45Z |
| Sunset | 08:10 PM | 01:10Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:36 PM | 01:36Z |
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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/ | 80 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
IAH 116.60 · EFD 109.40 · MHF 114.75
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IAH · Humble | VORTAC | 116.60 · 113X | High | r199° / 15 NM |
| EFD · Ellington | TACAN | 109.40 · 31X | — | r290° / 17.5 NM |
| MHF · Trinity | VOR/DME | 114.75 · 94Y | Low | r280° / 39 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 81XS — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 81XS
- Coordinates
- 29.7291, -95.4647
- Elevation
- 148 ft MSL
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No published services or facility detail for 81XS.
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About 81XS
Post Oak Central Heliport (81XS) is a heliport in Houston, TX, at 148 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 80 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 81XS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 81XS?
Post Oak Central Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 80 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 81XS?
Post Oak Central Heliport is in Houston, TX, at an elevation of 148 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.7291, -95.4647.
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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 81XS 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.