8XS5
San Luis Resort Heliport
Galveston, TexasElevation 10 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
San Luis Resort Heliport is in Galveston, Texas. Field elevation 10 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerADAM OWENS
Manager phone(713) 645-9191
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8XS5
SectionalHOUSTON
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)MONTGOMERY COUNTY
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates29.2716, -94.8187
Distance from city0 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›170 FT BLDG 200 FT NORTH & 25 FT BLDG 100 FT WEST OF HELIPAD.
›FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
›FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 409-744-1500.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8XS5 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8XS5. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8XS5 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8XS5. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8XS5?
8XS5 sits at 10 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8XS5?
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.