17TS
Big Bend Regional Medical Center Heliport
Alpine, TexasElevation 4,435 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
H1
RWY H1
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Big Bend Regional Medical Center Heliport is in Alpine, Texas. Field elevation 4,435 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerRICHARD ALLEN
Manager phone915-837-6341
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA17TS
SectionalEL PASO
Center (ARTCC)ALBUQUERQUE
Flight service (AFSS)SAN ANGELO
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates30.3847, -103.6690
Distance from city2 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks · White-green-yellow (heliport)
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›NUMEROUS OBSTRUCTIONS SURROUND HELIPAD.
›MEDICAL.
›FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4861.
›SEE AIRSPACE LETTER DATED 1/26/2000.
›ACTVT ROTG BCN - 122.8.
›ACTVT PERIMETER LGTS - 122.8.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 17TS have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 17TS. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 17TS have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 17TS. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 17TS?
17TS sits at 4,435 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 17TS?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.