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TX86HELIPORT

METHODIST HOSPITAL ALKEK

HOUSTON, Texas

VFRUpdated 2h ago181 ft MSL

1

Runway

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

TX86

Elevation

181 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

1

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

29.711, -95.399

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

181 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

HOUSTON

Coordinates

29.7105, -95.3988

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

ALL

Current Weather

METAR KHOU 131653Z 00000KT 10SM SCT045 29/17 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP194 T02890167

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

0° at 0 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

28.9°C

Dewpoint

16.7°C

Altimeter

1019.00 inHg

Cloud Cover

SCT

Nearest weather from KHOU (8 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 16:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at TX86. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Post Oak Heliport facing North
Live

Post Oak Heliport

North · Camera 1 · 3 cameras total

4 NM away

Weather camera at Sugar Land facing West
Live

Sugar Land

West · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total

16 NM away

8 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H150 ft50 ftCONCPERI

Frequencies

UNICOM (1)
TypeFrequencyName
UNICOM123.05METHODIST HOSPITAL ALKEK

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for TX86.

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TX86 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

METHODIST HOSPITAL ALKEK (TX86) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in HOUSTON, Texas, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 181 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 29.7105°N, 95.3988°W.

Helipads

METHODIST HOSPITAL ALKEK has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 50 feet by 50 feet with a conc surface.

Communications & Operations

METHODIST HOSPITAL ALKEK is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 1 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near METHODIST HOSPITAL ALKEK, 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 METHODIST HOSPITAL ALKEK 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 TX86?

TX86 is the ICAO identifier for METHODIST HOSPITAL ALKEK, a public-use airport located in HOUSTON, Texas, United States.

How many runways does METHODIST HOSPITAL ALKEK have?

METHODIST HOSPITAL ALKEK (TX86) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of TX86?

The field elevation of METHODIST HOSPITAL ALKEK is 181 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at TX86?

No fuel types are currently listed for METHODIST HOSPITAL ALKEK. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at TX86?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at TX86?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for METHODIST HOSPITAL ALKEK.

How do I access complete data for TX86?

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Where is METHODIST HOSPITAL ALKEK located?

METHODIST HOSPITAL ALKEK (TX86) is located in HOUSTON, Texas, United States, at an elevation of 181 ft MSL.

Does TX86 have weather cameras?

TX86 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, 04:53 PM UTC
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