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Airport Heights Texas Map

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City	Airport Heights
State	Texas (TX)
County	Starr County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	26.4087
Longitude	-98.8367
Population	151
Density	1457.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	78582
Area Code	830
County Seat	Rio Grande City
School District	Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District

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About Airport Heights, Texas

Airport Heights is a locality in Starr County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 151. The population density is 1457.5 people per km². Airport Heights is located at 26.4087°N, 98.8367°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78582.

Airport Heights occupies a dry, expansive stretch of South Texas where the horizon remains wide and unencumbered by the heavy shadows of distant peaks. It lies 2.2 miles north-northwest of Rio Grande City, TX (from Rio Grande City, TX: bearing 333°T), and is situated 7.8 miles east of Escobares. The land here is defined by low-lying brush and hard-packed earth, a terrain that stretches toward Gongora Hill in the distance, a singular rise that punctuates the otherwise level expanse. Sunlight in Airport Heights takes on a golden, honeyed quality during the late afternoon, turning the dust of the plains into a fine, suspended powder that softens the sharp edges of the scrub. Nearby, the banks of Los Olmos Creek provide a narrow ribbon of riparian growth, offering a muted green contrast to the dusty gray of the surrounding prairie.

Economic life in Airport Heights remains tethered to the rhythms of the land, reflecting a heritage defined by ranching and the persistent, quiet labor of those who manage the surrounding acreage. The proximity of Arroyo los Morenos seven miles away and the larger expanse of Falcon Reservoir further out shape the regional hydrology, influencing how the local soil holds its moisture through the long, heat-heavy months. Residents often find quiet recreation at Miriam Bale Municipal Park, a local space that anchors the daily routine of the neighborhood. Life moves at the pace of the wind crossing these plains, a steady, unhurried progression that values the resilience of the local landscape above the frantic noise of more crowded corners of the country.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Miriam Bale Municipal Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 213° SW
Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 2.0 mi, 058° NE · 277k acres
Old Rio Grande City Cemetery (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 158° S
Jose De Escandon (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 151° SE
The Rev. Gustav Gollbach, O.M.I. (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 151° SE
Fort Ringgold County Park (Local Park) — 2.5 mi, 140° SE
Las Estrellas Preserve (Park) — 4.7 mi, 336° NW
Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.4 mi, 250° W
Roma Historical Museum (Museum) — 15.1 mi, 322° NW
Los Ebanos Park (Local Recreation) — 20.4 mi, 123° SE
Falcon State Park (State Park) — 21.1 mi, 302° NW
Javelina Ranch (Park) — 24.9 mi, 101° E
Bentsen - Rio Grande Valley State Park (State Park) — 31.4 mi, 119° SE
Hawk observation deck (Attraction) — 32.7 mi, 120° SE
Border Theater (Theatre) — 34.3 mi, 113° SE
Sharyland Rattlers Stadium (Stadium) — 37.0 mi, 111° E
R&N Thrift (Attraction) — 38.9 mi, 111° E
Unknown Park (Local Recreation) — 40.1 mi, 321° NW
Topgolf (Attraction) — 42.0 mi, 110° E
Hidalgo County Historical Museum (Museum) — 42.4 mi, 100° E
Plaza Sports Center (Stadium) — 43.3 mi, 106° E
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 47.5 mi, 118° SE · 4,218 acres
La Paz Museum (Museum) — 60.8 mi, 330° NW
The History of Mexico & Mankind (Public Artwork) — 72.1 mi, 102° E

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