1
Runway
0
Frequencies
0
Procedures
0
NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
TA79
Elevation
3,231 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
33.589, -101.894
Airport Information
Facility Type
HELIPORT
Elevation
3,231 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
FORT WORTH
Coordinates
33.5887, -101.8939
Ownership
Public
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR KLBB 092153Z 16020G29KT 10SM FEW060 31/18 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND 17031/2137 SLP089 T03060183 $
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
160° at 20 kt G29
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
30.6°C
Dewpoint
18.3°C
Altimeter
1014.60 inHg
Cloud Cover
FEW
Nearest weather from KLBB (6 NM away)
Observed 2026-06-09 21:53Z
Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 60 ft | 60 ft | CONC | PERI |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for TA79.
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TA79 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER (TA79) is a publicly owned heliport restricted to private use located in LUBBOCK, Texas, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 3,231 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 33.5887°N, 101.8939°W.
Helipads
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 60 feet by 60 feet with a conc surface.
Communications & Operations
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at UNIVERSITY MEDICAL 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 TA79?
TA79 is the ICAO identifier for UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, a public-use airport located in LUBBOCK, Texas, United States.
How many runways does UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER have?
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER (TA79) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of TA79?
The field elevation of UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER is 3,231 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at TA79?
No fuel types are currently listed for UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at TA79?
The current flight category at UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at TA79?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER.
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Where is UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER located?
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER (TA79) is located in LUBBOCK, Texas, United States, at an elevation of 3,231 ft MSL.