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US-5218

Varnell Heliport

Dripping Springs, TexasElevation 1,253 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 20 ft

H1
Dimensions
20 x 20 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
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

Varnell Heliport is in Dripping Springs, Texas. Field elevation 1,253 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerCHAD VARNELL
Manager phone512-845-6649
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUS-5218
SectionalSAN ANTONIO
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)SAN ANGELO
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates30.2343, -98.1712
Distance from city6 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC AUSTIN APCH AT 512-269-7865.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗US-5218 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does US-5218 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-5218. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-5218 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-5218. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-5218?
US-5218 sits at 1,253 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for US-5218?
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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.