TGP 1 Heliport

The heliport was closed for economic and logistical reasons. As a private facility owned by a pipeline company, its closure was likely part of a corporate cost-saving measure or a change in operational strategy. Companies often phase out private air transport to remote sites when ground transportation becomes more efficient or cost-effective, or when the frequency of required site visits decreases. There is no evidence to suggest the closure was due to an accident, safety violations, or military conversion.

The site remains an active natural gas compressor station operated by Boardwalk Pipeline Partners. Satellite imagery of the coordinates (27.744499, -97.846397) clearly shows the original concrete helipad. The circular pad with a faded 'H' marking is still visible but appears weathered and unmaintained, indicating it is no longer in use for aviation. The area is now simply part of the industrial facility's grounds.

The heliport's significance was purely operational and private, not public. The identifier 'TGP' stood for Texas Gas Pipeline, a subsidiary of Boardwalk Pipeline Partners. The heliport's sole purpose was to support the adjacent natural gas compressor station. It was used to transport company executives, engineers, and maintenance personnel to and from the remote facility, enabling rapid access for inspections, repairs, and management oversight. This was a common practice in the oil and gas industry for accessing critical, and sometimes isolated, infrastructure.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the TGP 1 Heliport. Given that it has been decommissioned for over a decade and the likely reason for its closure was a permanent shift in corporate logistics, it is extremely unlikely to be reactivated. The operational need that once justified its expense has evidently been eliminated.