TX57
US Coast Guard Station South Padre Island Heliport
South Padre Island, TexasElevation 4 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
US Coast Guard Station South Padre Island Heliport is in South Padre Island, Texas. Field elevation 4 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerOFFICER-IN-CHARGE
Manager phone210-761-2668
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATATX57
SectionalBROWNSVILLE
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)SAN ANGELO
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates26.0719, -97.1634
Distance from city3 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
›TWO STORY BUILDING 200 YDS S.E. OF HELIPAD.
›HELIPAD WITHIN A 154 X 128' LANDING/TKOF AREA.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does TX57 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for TX57. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does TX57 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for TX57. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at TX57?
TX57 sits at 4 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for TX57?
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.