49TX
Valley Baptist Medical Center Heliport
Harlingen, TexasElevation 60 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
Valley Baptist Medical Center Heliport is in Harlingen, Texas. Field elevation 60 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerARCHIE DRAKE
Manager phone956-389-1678
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA49TX
SectionalBROWNSVILLE
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)SAN ANGELO
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates26.1751, -97.6696
Distance from city2 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ROOFTOP.
›MEDICAL.
›91 FT TWR 480 FT NW; 20 FT TWR 50 FT N; 9 FT TWR 50 FT E; 9 FT TWR 50 FT S & 9 FT TWR 50 FT W OF HELIPAD.
›DIRECTOR OF SAFETY / SECURITY.
›FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 49TX have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 49TX. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 49TX have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 49TX. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 49TX?
49TX sits at 60 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 49TX?
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.