Houston Oil & Minerals Smith Point Heliport Heliport
96XS · Smith Point, TX
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:32 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:17 AM | 11:17Z |
| Sunrise | 06:42 AM | 11:42Z |
| Sunset | 08:07 PM | 01:07Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:32 PM | 01:32Z |
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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
MHF 114.75 · VUH 113.00 · EFD 109.40 · +2
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MHF · Trinity | VOR/DME | 114.75 · 94Y | Low | r216° / 1.4 NM |
| VUH · Scholes | VOR/DME | 113.00 · 77X | High | r013° / 16.5 NM |
| EFD · Ellington | TACAN | 109.40 · 31X | — | r098° / 21.1 NM |
| SBI · Sabine Pass | VOR/DME | 115.40 · 101X | Low | r249° / 39.2 NM |
| IAH · Humble | VORTAC | 116.60 · 113X | High | r125° / 39.7 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 96XS — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 96XS
- Coordinates
- 29.5288, -94.7660
- Elevation
- 9 ft MSL
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No published services or facility detail for 96XS.
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About 96XS
Houston Oil & Minerals Smith Point Heliport (96XS) is a heliport in Smith Point, TX, at 9 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 96XS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 96XS?
Houston Oil & Minerals Smith Point Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 35 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 96XS?
Houston Oil & Minerals Smith Point Heliport is in Smith Point, TX, at an elevation of 9 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.5288, -94.7660.
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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 96XS 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.