Valley Baptist Medical Center (VBMC) Heliport HeliportPrivate
TS68 · Harlingen, TX · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:38 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:35 AM | 11:35Z |
| Sunrise | 06:59 AM | 11:59Z |
| Sunset | 08:13 PM | 01:13Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:38 PM | 01:38Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 60 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
HRL 113.65 · BRO 116.30 · MFE 117.20
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRL · Harlingen | VOR/DME | 113.65 · 83Y | Low | r193° / 3.3 NM |
| BRO · Brownsville | VORTAC | 116.30 · 110X | High | r305° / 22 NM |
| MFE · Mc Allen | VOR/DME | 117.20 · 119X | High | r081° / 30.7 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TS68 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- TS68
- Coordinates
- 26.1767, -97.6709
- Elevation
- 35 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- Sectional chart
- BROWNSVILLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAN ANGELO · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1984/06
- Distance from city
- 2 NW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
Obstructions
- 70' BLDG 200' SW; 30' BLDG 500' NE; 40' PLINES 1100' E.
Nearby airports
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About TS68
Valley Baptist Medical Center (VBMC) Heliport (TS68) is a heliport in Harlingen, TX, at 35 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 60 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TS68, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does TS68 have a control tower?
No. Valley Baptist Medical Center (VBMC) Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at TS68?
Valley Baptist Medical Center (VBMC) Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 60 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TS68?
Valley Baptist Medical Center (VBMC) Heliport is in Harlingen, TX, at an elevation of 35 ft MSL. Coordinates: 26.1767, -97.6709.
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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 TS68 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.