D.F.C.H. HeliportPrivate
TE42 · Corpus Christi, TX · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 07:50 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:55 AM | 11:55Z |
| Sunrise | 07:18 AM | 12:18Z |
| Sunset | 07:26 PM | 00:26Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:50 PM | 00:50Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 40 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
NGP 114.00 · CRP 115.50 · NQI 117.80 · +2
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGP · Truax | TACAN | 114.00 · 87X | — | r305° / 6.1 NM |
| CRP · Corpus Christi | VORTAC | 115.50 · 102X | High | r152° / 9.8 NM |
| NQI · Kingsville | TACAN | 117.80 · 125X | — | r052° / 26.9 NM |
| ALI · Alice | VOR | 114.50 | Low | r083° / 33.8 NM |
| NOG · Orange Grove | TACAN | 133.60 · 63X | — | r099° / 36 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TE42 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- TE42
- Coordinates
- 27.7487, -97.3849
- Elevation
- 30 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- Sectional chart
- BROWNSVILLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1988/03
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SS-SR
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 · 4 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
Obstructions
- 117 FT BLDG 350 FT & 25 FT TREES 150 FT NW OF PAD; 25 FT BLDGS 200 FT NE OF PAD.
Contact
- VICE PRESIDENT-GENERAL SERVICES.
- JEREMY.GOODMAN@DCHSTX.ORG
Nearby airports
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About TE42
D.F.C.H. (TE42) is a heliport in Corpus Christi, TX, at 30 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 TE42, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TE42 have a control tower?
No. D.F.C.H. is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at TE42?
D.F.C.H. has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TE42?
D.F.C.H. is in Corpus Christi, TX, at an elevation of 30 ft MSL. Coordinates: 27.7487, -97.3849.
More about TE42
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 TE42 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.
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