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UT Health East Texas Athens Hospital Heliport

Athens, TexasElevation 450 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 100 ft

H1
Dimensions
100 x 120 ft
Surface
Concrete
Edge lights
PERI
RWY H1
H2
Dimensions
40 x 40 ft
Surface
Concrete
RWY H2

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

UT Health East Texas Athens Hospital Heliport is in Athens, Texas. Field elevation 450 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerSCOTT CAMPBELL, CEO
Manager phone903-676-5587
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATATX17
SectionalDALLAS-FT WORTH
Center (ARTCC)FORT WORTH
Flight service (AFSS)FORT WORTH
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates32.1688, -95.8462
Distance from city3 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›SEE AIRSPACE LTR DATED 9/28/04.
›FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 903-676-1151.
›25 FT LGT POLE 100 FT EAST & 20 FT TREES 250 FT SW OF HELIPAD.
›MEDICAL.
›FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗TX17 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does TX17 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for TX17. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does TX17 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for TX17. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at TX17?
TX17 sits at 450 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for TX17?
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.