Tumbleweed HeliportPrivate

XA82 · West Lake Hills, TX · Non-towered · Open on the map

Elevation
816 ft MSL
Longest runway
50 ft H1/
Runway
1

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at XA82. Nearby reporting stations: KRYW (12 NM), KAUS (13 NM), KEDC (16 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 07:52 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:56 AM11:56Z
Sunrise07:20 AM12:20Z
Sunset07:28 PM00:28Z
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07:52 PM00:52Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:52 PM → 06:56 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:28 PM → 06:20 AM

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Runways

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

CWK 112.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CWK · Centex VORTAC 112.80 · 75X High r253° / 17.9 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for XA82 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
XA82
Coordinates
30.3226, -97.8683
Elevation
816 ft MSL
Sectional chart
SAN ANTONIO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
HOUSTON (ZHU)
Flight service (FSS)
SAN ANGELO · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
2024/12
Distance from city
4 NW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
143 TUMBLEWEED LLC
5803 REPUBLIC OF TEXAS BLVD, AUSTIN, TX
818-635-0472
Manager
ROBERT HAMEL
160 TOYAH DRIVE, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX
818-635-0472
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

Contact

  • FACILITY ADDRESS: 143 N. TUMBLEWEED TRAIL, AUSTIN, TX 78733
  • TXHELOOPS@GMAIL.COM

Nearby airports

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About XA82

Tumbleweed (XA82) is a heliport in West Lake Hills, TX, at 816 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for XA82, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does XA82 have a control tower?

No. Tumbleweed is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at XA82?

Tumbleweed has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is XA82?

Tumbleweed is in West Lake Hills, TX, at an elevation of 816 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.3226, -97.8683.

More about XA82

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 XA82 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.

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