TX86
Methodist Hospital Alkek Heliport
Houston, TexasElevation 181 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
Methodist Hospital Alkek Heliport is in Houston, Texas. Field elevation 181 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerOPERATIONS ADMINISTRATORS
Manager phone(713) 441-8181
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATATX86
SectionalHOUSTON
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)MONTGOMERY COUNTY
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates29.7103, -95.3985
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
UNICOM123.050
FREQUENCIES
Communications
123.050
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›MEDICAL
›HELIPORT ACCESS VIA SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER 713-441-9511.
›FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
›FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 713-394-6804.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does TX86 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for TX86. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does TX86 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for TX86. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at TX86?
TX86 sits at 181 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for TX86?
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.