Houston Methodist West Hospital Helipad Heliport
US-3161 · Houston, TX
Airport information
- FAA LID
- US-3161
- Coordinates
- 29.7863, -95.6996
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
Weather
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-23
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunrise | 06:23 AM | 11:23Z |
| Sunset | 08:27 PM | 01:27Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:54 PM | 01:54Z |
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Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| IAH · Humble | VORTAC | 116.60 | r236° / 21.1 NM |
| HUB · Hobby | VOR-DME | 117.10 | r285° / 23.4 NM |
| EFD · Ellington | TACAN | 109.40 | r286° / 30.2 NM |
| ELA · Eagle Lake | VOR-DME | 116.40 | r069° / 33 NM |
| TNV · Navasota | VORTAC | 115.90 | r140° / 35.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for US-3161. VFR sectional link above.
No published services or facility detail for US-3161.
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About US-3161
Houston Methodist West Hospital Helipad (US-3161) is a heliport in Houston, TX. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for US-3161, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Where is US-3161?
Houston Methodist West Hospital Helipad is in Houston, TX. Coordinates: 29.7863, -95.6996.
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