MX-1742
El Realito Heliport
Culiacan, SinaloaElevation 207 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
05/23
RWY 0540°T
ILSLOC/DME
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
RWY 23220°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
El Realito Heliport is in Culiacan, Sinaloa. Field elevation 207 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeHeliport
ManagerBRADLEY ABATE
Manager phone910-814-2740
AttendedDaily, 0800–1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMX-1742
SectionalCHARLOTTE
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)RALEIGH
RegionSinaloa
CountryMexico
Coordinates25.1034, -107.1722
Distance from city4 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A-1+
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.700
UNICOM122.700
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.700
CTAF
CTAF
122.700
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›PER FAR 77 CATEGORY C.
›RWY 05, 60 FT DROP-OFF 350 FT FM THR & RWY 23, 25 FT DROP-OFF 70 FT LEFT OF CNTRLN.
›FOR CD CTC FAYETTEVILLE APCH AT 910-484-8012.
›SVC AVBL 24/7 WITH PRIOR ARNGMNTS. GPU AND BULK OIL AVBL.
›ACTVT REIL RWY 05 & RWY 23; MIRL RWY 05/23 - CTAF; PAPI RWY 05 & RWY 23 ON CONSLY.
›100LL 24 HR. SELF SVC WITH CREDIT CARD.
›ARPT LOCATED 18 NM NE OF POPE ARMY AIRFIELD, LOW LEVEL MIL ACT INVOF ARPT.
›UNATNDD THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MX-1742 have a METAR?
Yes. MX-1742 is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does MX-1742 have a TAF?
When MX-1742 issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at MX-1742?
MX-1742 sits at 207 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MX-1742?
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.