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4XS3HELIPORT

COLUMBIA LAKES

WEST COLUMBIA, Texas

VFRUpdated 2h ago30 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

4XS3

FAA

4XS3

Elevation

30 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

29.168, -95.621

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

30 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

HOUSTON

Coordinates

29.1680, -95.6213

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KLBX 091853Z AUTO 13013KT 10SM SCT024 BKN035 BKN043 31/24 A3004 RMK AO1 SLP171 T03060244

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

130° at 13 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

30.6°C

Dewpoint

24.4°C

Altimeter

1017.40 inHg

Cloud Cover

BKN

Nearest weather from KLBX (10 NM away)

Observed 2026-06-09 18:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 4XS3. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Sugar Land facing South
Live

Sugar Land

South · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

28 NM away

Weather camera at Post Oak Heliport facing West
Live

Post Oak Heliport

West · Camera 4 · 3 cameras total

36 NM away

8 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H1120 ft120 ftCONCPERI

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 4XS3.

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4XS3 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

COLUMBIA LAKES (4XS3) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in WEST COLUMBIA, Texas, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 30 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 29.1680°N, 95.6213°W.

Helipads

COLUMBIA LAKES has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 120 feet by 120 feet with a conc surface.

Communications & Operations

COLUMBIA LAKES is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near COLUMBIA LAKES, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at COLUMBIA LAKES is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 4XS3?

4XS3 is the ICAO identifier for COLUMBIA LAKES, a public-use airport located in WEST COLUMBIA, Texas, United States.

How many runways does COLUMBIA LAKES have?

COLUMBIA LAKES (4XS3) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 4XS3?

The field elevation of COLUMBIA LAKES is 30 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 4XS3?

No fuel types are currently listed for COLUMBIA LAKES. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 4XS3?

The current flight category at COLUMBIA LAKES is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 4XS3?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for COLUMBIA LAKES.

How do I access complete data for 4XS3?

Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for COLUMBIA LAKES.

Where is COLUMBIA LAKES located?

COLUMBIA LAKES (4XS3) is located in WEST COLUMBIA, Texas, United States, at an elevation of 30 ft MSL.

Does 4XS3 have weather cameras?

4XS3 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated Jun 9, 01:38 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated Jun 9, 06:53 PM UTC