Perhaps you have spotted a helicopter gracefully landing here at Ball Park Heliport. Welcome to this private heliport nestled in Houston Texas. This isn’t just any landing pad. Ball Park Heliport has a story to tell.
Let’s step back in time to May 1, 1979. That’s when Ball Park Heliport officially became operational. For over four decades helicopters have been touching down here. The heliport sits 14 nautical miles southwest of Houston. It is in Harris County.
The land spans zero acres. Don’t let the small size fool you. This heliport serves a vital purpose. The elevation is about 90 feet.
Park & Smyers Const Inc owns and manages Ball Park Heliport. You can reach them at 713-933-9870. The address is 13301 Old Richmond Road Houston.
Ball Park Heliport operates all year. It is open all week from 7 AM to 5 PM. This heliport is private so it is not open to the general public. There is no control tower here. Also there is no landing fee.
One helicopter is based here. The single helipad is 25 x 25 feet. It has a concrete surface. Landings and takeoffs occur within a 180 x 120 foot area. The runway is designated H1. The traffic pattern is left-hand.
Keep an eye out for power lines 100 feet north of the pad.
Even though there are no instrument procedures at Ball Park Heliport, there are nearby airports that do such as Sugar Land Regional Airport, West Houston Airport, Houston Southwest Airport, Houston Executive Airport and William P Hobby Airport.
So as you stand here consider the many journeys that begin and end at Ball Park Heliport. It is a small piece of Houston’s aviation landscape that supports private air travel. It serves a very specific function. Ball Park Heliport keeps Houston moving skyward.