Valley Baptist Medical Center (VBMC) Heliport HeliportPrivate
TS68 · Harlingen, TX · 35 ft elevation · var 7E · Non-towered
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
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 | 06:13 AM | 11:13Z |
| Sunrise | 06:39 AM | 11:39Z |
| Sunset | 08:26 PM | 01:26Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:52 PM | 01:52Z |
Plan a flight from TS68
Runway H1/
60 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 35 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 60 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRL · Harlingen | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r193° / 3.3 NM |
| BRO · Brownsville | VORTAC | 116.30 | r305° / 22 NM |
| MFE · Mc Allen | VOR-DME | 117.20 | r081° / 30.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TS68. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
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
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.
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 on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at TS68?
Valley Baptist Medical Center (VBMC) Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 60 ft. See the Runways tab 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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