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Valley Baptist Medical Center (VBMC) Heliport

Harlingen, TexasElevation 35 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 60 ft

H1
Dimensions
60 x 60 ft
Surface
Turf
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

Valley Baptist Medical Center (VBMC) Heliport is in Harlingen, Texas. Field elevation 35 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerARCHIE DRAKE
Manager phone956-389-1678
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATATS68
SectionalBROWNSVILLE
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)SAN ANGELO
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates26.1767, -97.6709
Distance from city2 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›70' BLDG 200' SW; 30' BLDG 500' NE; 40' PLINES 1100' E.
›FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
›MEDICAL.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗TS68 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does TS68 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for TS68. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does TS68 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for TS68. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at TS68?
TS68 sits at 35 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for TS68?
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.