XA79
Baylor Regional Medical Center At Plano Heliport
Plano, TexasElevation 688 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
Baylor Regional Medical Center At Plano Heliport is in Plano, Texas. Field elevation 688 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerRICK CARTER
Manager phone214-820-2642
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAXA79
SectionalDALLAS-FT WORTH
Center (ARTCC)FORT WORTH
Flight service (AFSS)FORT WORTH
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.0142, -96.7900
Distance from city8 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC LONE STAR APCH AT 972-615-2799.
›PRVDD THE EAST/WEST POWER LINES ARE MKD WITH ORANGE AVIATION BALLS.
›POWER LINES RUNNING EAST/WEST TO THE SOUTH OF HELIPAD.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does XA79 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for XA79. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does XA79 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for XA79. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at XA79?
XA79 sits at 688 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for XA79?
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.