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72TX

Johnson Space Center Heliport

Houston, TexasElevation 18 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 70 ft

H1
Dimensions
70 x 70 ft
Surface
Asphalt
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

Johnson Space Center Heliport is in Houston, Texas. Field elevation 18 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerJSC DISPATCH
Manager phone281-483-4658
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA72TX
SectionalHOUSTON
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)MONTGOMERY COUNTY
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates29.5624, -95.0911
Distance from city21 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›EMAIL: JSC-DL-JA-EOC-DISPATCHERS@MAIL.NASA.GOV
›FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
›NUMEROUS BLDGS SURROUNDING HELIPAD FROM 55O FT TO A DISTANCE OF 2600 FT; LGT POLT S AND NNE; TANK AND TOWER ESE.
›PPR FOR USE OF ARPT.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗72TX on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 72TX have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 72TX. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 72TX have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 72TX. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 72TX?
72TX sits at 18 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 72TX?
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.