Fort Hood Forward Area Refueling Point West (FARP-W) Heliport
US-6499 · Fort Hood, TX · 904 ft elevation
Airport information
- FAA LID
- US-6499
- Coordinates
- 31.3346, -97.7488
- Elevation
- 904 ft MSL
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 | 05:59 AM | 10:59Z |
| Sunrise | 06:27 AM | 11:27Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 01:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:07 PM | 02:07Z |
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Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPL · Temple | VOR-DME | 110.40 | r285° / 18.2 NM |
| GRK · Gray | VOR-DME | 111.80 | r003° / 18.4 NM |
| AGJ · Gooch Springs | VORTAC | 112.50 | r066° / 22 NM |
| LZZ · Lampasas | VORTAC | 112.50 | r058° / 22.1 NM |
| ACT · Waco | VORTAC | 115.30 | r222° / 31.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for US-6499. VFR sectional link above.
No published services or facility detail for US-6499.
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About US-6499
Fort Hood Forward Area Refueling Point West (FARP-W) (US-6499) is a heliport in Fort Hood, TX, at 904 ft MSL. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for US-6499, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Where is US-6499?
Fort Hood Forward Area Refueling Point West (FARP-W) is in Fort Hood, TX, at an elevation of 904 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.3346, -97.7488.
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