University Health System HeliportPrivate

XS85 · San Antonio, TX · Non-towered · Open on the map

Elevation
1,058 ft MSL
Longest runway
54 ft H1/
Runway
1
Mag var
5E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at XS85. Nearby reporting stations: KSAT (6 NM), KSKF (7 NM), KSSF (12 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 07:55 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:59 AM11:59Z
Sunrise07:23 AM12:23Z
Sunset07:31 PM00:31Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:55 PM00:55Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:55 PM → 06:59 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:31 PM → 06:23 AM

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Advisories

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Runways

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

UNICOM
122.7

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

KSY 112.00 · SAT 116.80 · RND 112.30 · +2
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
KSY · Kelly TACAN 112.00 · 57X r356° / 7 NM
SAT · San Antonio VORTAC 116.80 · 115X High r209° / 10.2 NM
RND · Randolph VORTAC 112.30 · 70X Terminal r263° / 15.4 NM
DHK · Randolph TACAN 109.90 · 36X r259° / 16.4 NM
SSF · Stinson VOR 108.40 Low r332° / 16.7 NM

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Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for XS85 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
XS85
Coordinates
29.5089, -98.5802
Elevation
1,058 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
5E
Sectional chart
SAN ANTONIO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
HOUSTON (ZHU)
Flight service (FSS)
SAN ANGELO · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
FDC
Attendance
IREG
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Landing fee
Yes
Activated
1972/09
Distance from city
8 NW

Night operations

Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.7 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
4502 MEDICAL DRIVE, SAN ANTONIO, TX
210-358-4000
Manager
A.J. SANDOVAL
4502 MEDICAL DRIVE, SAN ANTONIO, TX
210-358-2450
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • FOR USE OF MEDICAL TYPE HELICOPERS; 15 MINUTES NOTIFICATION BEFORE LANDING.
  • INBOUND ACFT ARE REQUESTED TO INFORM SANANTONIO ATCT OF INTENT TO LAND AND REQUEST THE CONTROLLER TO RELAY INFORMATION TO MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL 512-694-2465.
  • FOR CD CTC SAN ANTONIO APCH AT 210-805-5516.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: XS83 Methodist Hospital (private) (0 NM) · XA29 Heart Hospital Of San Antonio (private) (2 NM) · TS42 Bexar Metro 9-1-1 Network (private) (4 NM) · 36TA G W (private) (5 NM) · 09XS Baptist Medical Center (private) (6 NM)

About XS85

University Health System (XS85) is a heliport in San Antonio, TX, at 1,058 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 54 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for XS85, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does XS85 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at XS85?

University Health System has 1 runway; the longest is 54 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is XS85?

University Health System is in San Antonio, TX, at an elevation of 1,058 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.5089, -98.5802.

More about XS85

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 XS85 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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