56TA
Dallas/Fort Worth Medical Center Heliport
Grand Prairie, TexasElevation 578 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
Dallas/Fort Worth Medical Center Heliport is in Grand Prairie, Texas. Field elevation 578 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Manager phone214-641-5000
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA56TA
SectionalDALLAS-FT WORTH
Center (ARTCC)FORT WORTH
Flight service (AFSS)FORT WORTH
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates32.7321, -97.0489
Distance from city3 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER.
›DALLAS/FT. WORTH MEDICAL CENTER.
›FOR CD CTC LONE STAR APCH AT 972-615-2799.
›FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 214-641-5050.
›TOWER 25' FROM THR; OXYGEN STORAGE PAD 25' FROM THR.
›MEDICAL.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 56TA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 56TA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 56TA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 56TA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 56TA?
56TA sits at 578 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 56TA?
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.