Wise Regional Health System Heliport HeliportPrivate
XA57 · Decatur, TX · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:51 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:21 AM | 11:21Z |
| Sunrise | 06:47 AM | 11:47Z |
| Sunset | 08:24 PM | 01:24Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:51 PM | 01:51Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/H1 | 60 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
UKW 117.15 · NFW 108.70 · FUZ 115.70 · +3
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UKW · Bowie | VORTAC | 117.15 · 118Y | High | r143° / 22.3 NM |
| NFW · Nas Jrb Fort Worth | TACAN | 108.70 · 24X | — | r340° / 27.8 NM |
| FUZ · Ranger | VORTAC | 115.70 · 104X | High | r307° / 28.6 NM |
| TTT · Maverick | VOR/DME | 113.10 · 78X | High | r301° / 34.8 NM |
| MQP · Millsap | VORTAC | 117.70 · 124X | High | r026° / 35.8 NM |
| CVE · Cowboy | VOR/DME | 116.20 · 109X | High | r294° / 39.8 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for XA57 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- XA57
- Coordinates
- 33.2165, -97.5935
- Elevation
- 957 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5E
- Sectional chart
- DALLAS-FT WORTH
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- FORT WORTH (ZFW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT WORTH · 122.6 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- FDC
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2006/05
- Distance from city
- 1 SW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC LONE STAR APCH AT 972-615-2799.
Runways
- INGRESS 345-050 DEGS/EGRESS 185-230 DEGS AT PILOT DISCRETION.
Obstructions
- BLDG SOUTH OF HELIPAD; PLINES & POLES CW SW TO EAST; NO INGRESS/EGRESS.
Nearby airports
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About XA57
Wise Regional Health System Heliport (XA57) is a heliport in Decatur, TX, at 957 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 XA57, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does XA57 have a control tower?
No. Wise Regional Health System Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at XA57?
Wise Regional Health System Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 60 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is XA57?
Wise Regional Health System Heliport is in Decatur, TX, at an elevation of 957 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.2165, -97.5935.
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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 XA57 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.