Veterans Affairs Medical Center Heliport

Houston, US 🇺🇸 Heliport

ICAO

04TE

IATA

Elevation

49 ft

Region

US-TX

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Airport Information

GPS Code: 04TE

Local Code: 04TE

Location: 29.699687° N, -95.39069° E

Continent: NA

Type: Heliport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Given that Veterans Affairs Medical Center Heliport (04TE) is a private medical heliport rather than a commercial airport, conventional "traveler reviews" are not available. Instead, feedback pertains to the broader Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston and the VA Houston Health Care system. Overall sentiment for the medical center is mixed, with appreciation for services alongside frustrations regarding logistical aspects of care.

What Travelers Love

Comprehensive medical services: The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center provides extensive primary care and specialty health services, including specialized diagnostic care, radiation therapy, surgery, and spinal cord injury treatment, as well as 24/7 emergency medical care.
Patient feedback mechanisms: The VA actively encourages and provides several avenues for veterans to share their experiences, including "Share your Experience" forms, digital comment cards, and patient visit surveys like the Survey of Healthcare Experience of Patients (SHEP) and Veteran Signals (VSignals).
On-site amenities: The medical center's main campus features a Veterans Canteen Service (VCS), which includes a Patriot Cafe (cafeteria), a retail store, Papa's Best Pizza, vending services, and a barber shop.
Beneficiary travel support: Transportation at government expense may be available for eligible beneficiaries traveling to or from VA facilities for examination, treatment, or care.

Common Complaints

Fragmented care across locations: A notable complaint is the necessity of traveling to different clinics across the city for various medical services, rather than having all services consolidated in one location. This can lead to significant travel time and inconvenience for veterans.
Lack of specific heliport information: There is no publicly available feedback regarding the cleanliness, specific facilities, or wait times directly associated with the 04TE Heliport itself, as it primarily serves private, medical transport needs and is described as unattended.

The Veterans Affairs Medical Center Heliport (04TE) functions as a private medical facility for transport rather than a passenger terminal. While specific reviews of the heliport are nonexistent, the VA Houston Health Care system strives to provide comprehensive care and offers multiple channels for patient feedback, despite some logistical challenges noted by veterans regarding dispersed services.

Generated 6 days ago

This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`H1/`	30 ft	30 ft	TURF	Active

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