1
Runway
1
Frequency
0
Procedures
0
NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
74TA
Elevation
1,050 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
1
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
30.234, -98.171
Airport Information
Facility Type
HELIPORT
Elevation
1,050 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
HOUSTON
Coordinates
30.2345, -98.1712
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR KRYW 240135Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 24/18 A2997 RMK AO2 T02360180
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
110° at 5 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
23.6°C
Dewpoint
18°C
Altimeter
1015.00 inHg
Cloud Cover
CLR
Nearest weather from KRYW (20 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-24 01:35Z
Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 20 ft | 20 ft | CONC | - |
Frequencies
| Type | Frequency | Name |
|---|---|---|
| UNICOM | 122.8 | VARNELL |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for 74TA.
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74TA Operational Overview
Location & Facility
VARNELL (74TA) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 1,050 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 30.2345°N, 98.1712°W.
Helipads
VARNELL has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 20 feet by 20 feet with a conc surface.
Communications & Operations
VARNELL is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 1 communication frequencies are published for this facility.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at VARNELL 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 74TA?
74TA is the ICAO identifier for VARNELL, a public-use airport located in DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas, United States.
How many runways does VARNELL have?
VARNELL (74TA) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of 74TA?
The field elevation of VARNELL is 1,050 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at 74TA?
No fuel types are currently listed for VARNELL. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at 74TA?
The current flight category at VARNELL is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at 74TA?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for VARNELL.
How do I access complete data for 74TA?
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Where is VARNELL located?
VARNELL (74TA) is located in DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas, United States, at an elevation of 1,050 ft MSL.