Mc Gill Ranch Heliport Heliport
8TE9 · Harris, TX
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:37 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:20 AM | 11:20Z |
| Sunrise | 06:46 AM | 11:46Z |
| Sunset | 08:11 PM | 01:11Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:37 PM | 01:37Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 20 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
IAH 116.60 · TNV 115.90 · EFD 109.40
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IAH · Humble | VORTAC | 116.60 · 113X | High | r254° / 20.5 NM |
| TNV · Navasota | VOR/DME | 115.90 · 106X | High | r137° / 29.2 NM |
| EFD · Ellington | TACAN | 109.40 · 31X | — | r295° / 34.4 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8TE9 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8TE9
- Coordinates
- 29.8912, -95.7327
- Elevation
- 118 ft MSL
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No published services or facility detail for 8TE9.
Nearby airports
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About 8TE9
Mc Gill Ranch Heliport (8TE9) is a heliport in Harris, TX, at 118 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 20 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8TE9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 8TE9?
Mc Gill Ranch Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 20 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8TE9?
Mc Gill Ranch Heliport is in Harris, TX, at an elevation of 118 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.8912, -95.7327.
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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 8TE9 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.