TA79
University Medical Center Heliport
Lubbock, TexasElevation 3,231 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
University Medical Center Heliport is in Lubbock, Texas. Field elevation 3,231 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerNICOLE APEL - EC DIRECTOR
Manager phone806-775-8451
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATATA79
SectionalDALLAS-FT WORTH
Center (ARTCC)FORT WORTH
Flight service (AFSS)FORT WORTH
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.6395, -101.8900
Distance from city3 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›MARK FUNDERBURK - CEO PRESIDENT
›MEDICAL.
›90' BLDG 600' & 108' BLDG 300' SSW; 4043' TWR 2900' S; AND 29' BLDG 970' NE OF LNDG AREA.
›FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
›FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 806-743-4444.
›FREQ 131.50 AVBL.
›ADDITIONAL CONTACT: HERMES VACA UMC SAFETY OFFICER HERMES.VACA@UMCHEALTHSYSTEM.COM
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does TA79 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for TA79. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does TA79 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for TA79. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at TA79?
TA79 sits at 3,231 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for TA79?
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.