John S Dunn Heliport (38TE), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
John S Dunn is a private hospital heliport in Houston, Texas, with a single concrete pad rated for helicopter operations only. It sits close to William P Hobby Airport and operates without a control tower.
Fuel and airfield services
Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
John S Dunn Heliport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is William P Hobby (KHOU), 7 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
John S Dunn Heliport recorded 215 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in December. Traffic at John S Dunn is concentrated in the winter months, with December and January accounting for the highest recorded operations in 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 50 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
John S Dunn Heliport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, weight restrictions, environmental and other notes.
Buildings are located in the vicinity of the heliport. The best approach is from the north.
Gross weight limit: 22,000 lbs.
The helipad is marked with the hospital's logo.
For clearance delivery, contact Houston ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
John S Dunn Heliport has five airfields within 15 NM. The closest is William P Hobby (KHOU), 7.35 NM southeast.
Part of the Houston area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 38TE
We arrange catering, fuel and trip support here. Supplier prices reach you unchanged; our coordination fee sits on its own line.
The same order, priced two ways.
$600.00 catering order at 38TE.
Unchanged.
What the kitchen invoices us is what your quote reads.
One line, fixed.
The $75 minimum applies below $862.50.
At cost.
Passed on at the exact amount the processor took.
Market practice figures are industry averages, not a specific competitor.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of aircraft can operate at John S Dunn heliport?
John S Dunn is a helicopter-only facility associated with a hospital in Houston, Texas, and its single concrete pad measures 150 by 120 feet. The gross weight limit for operations there is 22,000 lbs.
Is there a control tower at 38TE?
No, John S Dunn heliport, identified by local code 38TE, is untowered. Pilots operating there for clearance delivery are directed to contact Houston ARTCC.
What are the approach considerations for John S Dunn?
John S Dunn heliport has buildings in the vicinity that affect approach paths, and the recommended approach is from the north. The helipad itself is marked with the hospital's logo for visual identification.