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8XS4HELIPORT

Patco Heliport

Port Arthur, Texas

VFRUpdated 2h ago15 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

8XS4

FAA

8XS4

Elevation

15 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

29.919, -93.886

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

15 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

Coordinates

29.9190, -93.8863

Current Weather

METAR KBPT 131753Z 02009KT 10SM CLR 29/16 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP179 T02940156 10294 20178 58008

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

20° at 9 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

29.4°C

Dewpoint

15.6°C

Altimeter

1018.00 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KBPT (8 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 17:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 8XS4. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Beach City facing North
Live

Beach City

North · Camera 1

59 NM away

1 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H150 ft50 ftCONC-TURF-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 8XS4.

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8XS4 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

Patco Heliport (8XS4) is a heliport located in Port Arthur, Texas, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 15 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 29.9190°N, 93.8863°W.

Helipads

Patco Heliport has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 50 feet by 50 feet with a conc-turf surface.

Communications & Operations

Patco Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

1 FAA Weather Camera is available near Patco Heliport, 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 Patco Heliport 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 8XS4?

8XS4 is the ICAO identifier for Patco Heliport, a public-use airport located in Port Arthur, Texas, United States.

How many runways does Patco Heliport have?

Patco Heliport (8XS4) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 8XS4?

The field elevation of Patco Heliport is 15 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 8XS4?

No fuel types are currently listed for Patco Heliport. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 8XS4?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at 8XS4?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for Patco Heliport.

How do I access complete data for 8XS4?

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Where is Patco Heliport located?

Patco Heliport (8XS4) is located in Port Arthur, Texas, United States, at an elevation of 15 ft MSL.

Does 8XS4 have weather cameras?

8XS4 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 5, 11:46 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 05:53 PM UTC
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