University Medical Center Heliport HeliportPrivate
TA79 · Lubbock, TX · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 09:09 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:37 AM | 11:37Z |
| Sunrise | 07:04 AM | 12:04Z |
| Sunset | 08:42 PM | 01:42Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:09 PM | 02:09Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 40 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
LBB 109.20 · PVW 112.90
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LBB · Lubbock | VORTAC | 109.20 · 29X | Low | r152° / 4.1 NM |
| PVW · Plainview | VOR/DME | 112.90 · 76X | Low | r180° / 27.3 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TA79 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- TA79
- Coordinates
- 33.6395, -101.8900
- Elevation
- 3,232 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
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 131.5 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 5 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
Lighting
- FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 806-743-4444.
Obstructions
- 90 FT BLDG 600 FT AND 108 FT BLDG 300 FT SSW; 4043 FT TWR 2900 FT S; AND 29 FT BLDG 970 FT NE OF LNDG AREA.
Contact
- NICOLLE.APEL@UMCHEALTHSYSTEM.COM. ADNL CTC: 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 3,232 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 in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at TA79?
University Medical Center Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TA79?
University Medical Center Heliport is in Lubbock, TX, at an elevation of 3,232 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.6395, -101.8900.
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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 TA79 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.