Water Department Heliport Heliport
TX83 · Fort Worth, TX
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:49 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:21 AM | 11:21Z |
| Sunrise | 06:47 AM | 11:47Z |
| Sunset | 08:23 PM | 01:23Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:49 PM | 01:49Z |
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Advisories
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 48 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
NFW 108.70 · FUZ 115.70 · TTT 113.10 · +2
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFW · Nas Jrb Fort Worth | TACAN | 108.70 · 24X | — | r102° / 4.9 NM |
| FUZ · Ranger | VORTAC | 115.70 · 104X | High | r219° / 11.9 NM |
| TTT · Maverick | VOR/DME | 113.10 · 78X | High | r239° / 17 NM |
| CVE · Cowboy | VOR/DME | 116.20 · 109X | High | r243° / 23.8 NM |
| MQP · Millsap | VORTAC | 117.70 · 124X | High | r078° / 33 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for TX83 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- TX83
- Coordinates
- 32.7490, -97.3450
- Elevation
- 547 ft MSL
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No published services or facility detail for TX83.
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About TX83
Water Department Heliport (TX83) is a heliport in Fort Worth, TX, at 547 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 48 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for TX83, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at TX83?
Water Department Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 48 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is TX83?
Water Department Heliport is in Fort Worth, TX, at an elevation of 547 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.7490, -97.3450.
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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 TX83 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.