University Health System Heliport HeliportPrivate
XS85 · San Antonio, TX · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:48 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:32 AM | 11:32Z |
| Sunrise | 06:58 AM | 11:58Z |
| Sunset | 08:22 PM | 01:22Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:48 PM | 01:48Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/H1 | 90 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
KSY 112.00 · SAT 116.80 · RND 112.30 · +2
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / 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
Ownership & management 2 contacts
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.
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About XS85
University Health System Heliport (XS85) is a heliport in San Antonio, TX, at 1,058 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 90 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 Heliport 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 Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 90 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is XS85?
University Health System Heliport is in San Antonio, TX, at an elevation of 1,058 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.5089, -98.5802.
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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 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.