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72TXHELIPORT

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER

HOUSTON, Texas

VFRUpdated 2h ago17 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

72TX

Elevation

17 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

29.562, -95.091

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

17 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

HOUSTON

Coordinates

29.5622, -95.0908

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KHOU 131853Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW060 30/16 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP179 T03000156

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

VRB° at 5 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

30°C

Dewpoint

15.6°C

Altimeter

1017.70 inHg

Cloud Cover

FEW

Nearest weather from KHOU (12 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 18:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 72TX. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Beach City facing North
Live

Beach City

North · Camera 1

19 NM away

Weather camera at Post Oak Heliport facing North
Live

Post Oak Heliport

North · Camera 1 · 3 cameras total

25 NM away

8 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H170 ft70 ftASPH-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 72TX.

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72TX Operational Overview

Location & Facility

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER (72TX) is a publicly owned heliport restricted to private use located in HOUSTON, Texas, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 17 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 29.5622°N, 95.0908°W.

Helipads

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 70 feet by 70 feet with a asph surface.

Communications & Operations

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, 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 JOHNSON SPACE CENTER 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 72TX?

72TX is the ICAO identifier for JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, a public-use airport located in HOUSTON, Texas, United States.

How many runways does JOHNSON SPACE CENTER have?

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER (72TX) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 72TX?

The field elevation of JOHNSON SPACE CENTER is 17 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 72TX?

No fuel types are currently listed for JOHNSON SPACE CENTER. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 72TX?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at 72TX?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for JOHNSON SPACE CENTER.

How do I access complete data for 72TX?

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Where is JOHNSON SPACE CENTER located?

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER (72TX) is located in HOUSTON, Texas, United States, at an elevation of 17 ft MSL.

Does 72TX have weather cameras?

72TX 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 May 12, 03:46 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 06:53 PM UTC