University Medical Center Heliport HeliportPrivate
TA79 · Lubbock, TX · 3,231 ft elevation · var 9E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- TA79
- Coordinates
- 33.6395, -101.8900
- Elevation
- 3,231 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9E
- Sectional chart
- DALLAS-FT WORTH
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT WORTH · 122.6 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1989/06
- Distance from city
- 3 N
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 | 06:09 AM | 11:09Z |
| Sunrise | 06:38 AM | 11:38Z |
| Sunset | 09:01 PM | 02:01Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:30 PM | 02:30Z |
Plan a flight from TA79
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Runway H1/
40 ft × 40 ft · Concrete- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 3,231 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 40 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LBB · Lubbock | VORTAC | 109.20 | r152° / 4.1 NM |
| PVW · Plainview | VOR-DME | 112.90 | r180° / 27.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TA79. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
General
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
Lighting
- FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 806-743-4444.
Obstructions
- 90' BLDG 600' & 108' BLDG 300' SSW; 4043' TWR 2900' S; AND 29' BLDG 970' NE OF LNDG AREA.
Contact
- ADDITIONAL CONTACT: HERMES VACA UMC SAFETY OFFICER HERMES.VACA@UMCHEALTHSYSTEM.COM
- MARK FUNDERBURK - CEO PRESIDENT
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About TA79
University Medical Center Heliport (TA79) is a heliport in Lubbock, TX, at 3,231 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TA79, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TA79 have a control tower?
No. University Medical Center Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at TA79?
University Medical Center Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TA79?
University Medical Center Heliport is in Lubbock, TX, at an elevation of 3,231 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.6395, -101.8900.
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