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8XS5HELIPORT

SAN LUIS RESORT

GALVESTON, Texas

VFRUpdated 2h ago10 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

8XS5

Elevation

10 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

29.272, -94.819

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

10 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

HOUSTON

Coordinates

29.2717, -94.8186

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KGLS 131452Z 01007KT 10SM CLR 26/21 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP194 T02610206 52010

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

10° at 7 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

26.1°C

Dewpoint

20.6°C

Altimeter

1019.70 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KGLS (3 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 14:52Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 8XS5. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Beach City facing North
Live

Beach City

North · Camera 1

29 NM away

Weather camera at Post Oak Heliport facing East
Live

Post Oak Heliport

East · Camera 2 · 3 cameras total

48 NM away

8 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H120 ft20 ftCONCPERI

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 8XS5.

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8XS5 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

SAN LUIS RESORT (8XS5) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in GALVESTON, Texas, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 10 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 29.2717°N, 94.8186°W.

Helipads

SAN LUIS RESORT has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 20 feet by 20 feet with a conc surface.

Communications & Operations

SAN LUIS RESORT is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near SAN LUIS RESORT, 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 SAN LUIS RESORT 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 8XS5?

8XS5 is the ICAO identifier for SAN LUIS RESORT, a public-use airport located in GALVESTON, Texas, United States.

How many runways does SAN LUIS RESORT have?

SAN LUIS RESORT (8XS5) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 8XS5?

The field elevation of SAN LUIS RESORT is 10 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 8XS5?

No fuel types are currently listed for SAN LUIS RESORT. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 8XS5?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at 8XS5?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for SAN LUIS RESORT.

How do I access complete data for 8XS5?

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Where is SAN LUIS RESORT located?

SAN LUIS RESORT (8XS5) is located in GALVESTON, Texas, United States, at an elevation of 10 ft MSL.

Does 8XS5 have weather cameras?

8XS5 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, 02:52 PM UTC