Young Brothers Heliport

Waco, US πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Closed Airport

ICAO

US-10461

IATA

-

Elevation

412 ft

Region

US-TX

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GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: 31.552401Β° N, -97.0914Β° E

Continent: NA

Type: Closed Airport

Keywords: 60XS

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Designation Length Width Surface Status
H1/ 12 ft 10 ft MATS Active

Airport Closure Information

Last updated: Jul 26, 2025
Closure Date

The exact closure date is unknown. The heliport does not appear in current official FAA records, and no distinct helipad markings are visible in publicly available satellite imagery dating back to 1995. This suggests the facility was likely decommissioned before the mid-1990s or was an informal, un-marked landing site that simply fell out of use.

Reason for Closure

The heliport was privately owned and operated by Young Brothers, Inc. The closure was not due to a singular event like an accident or military conversion. It was almost certainly an internal business decision, likely resulting from a change in the company's operational needs, such as the sale of their corporate helicopter, which rendered the on-site landing facility obsolete.

Current Status

The site is part of the active, operational headquarters and equipment yard for Young Brothers, Inc. The coordinates point to a large, paved area adjacent to the main office and workshop buildings. This land is currently used for parking company vehicles and storing construction equipment. There is no remaining infrastructure, signage, or markings to indicate its past use as a heliport.

Historical Significance

The heliport served as a private-use facility for Young Brothers, Inc., a prominent Texas-based highway and bridge construction contractor founded in 1947. Its purpose was logistical and operational support for the company. It was likely used for executive transport between the Waco headquarters and numerous construction sites across the state, conducting aerial surveys of projects, and enabling the rapid transport of key personnel or small, critical parts. Its significance was purely commercial, enhancing the efficiency of a major regional construction firm.

Reopening Prospects

There are no known public plans or prospects for reopening the heliport. As a private facility, any decision to re-establish a landing zone would be at the sole discretion of Young Brothers, Inc. and contingent on their future business requirements. Given the extended period of non-use, a reopening is considered highly unlikely.

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