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Heliport

Hess Port Reading Heliport

ICAO 13JY🇺🇸 Port Reading
Coordinates
40.6444°N, 74.2453°W
Elevation
70 ft (21 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-NJ
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
12.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:08
Sunrise
05:40
Sunset
20:27
Civil dusk
20:59

About 14h 47m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Hess Port Reading Heliport

Hess Port Reading Heliport is a heliport in Port Reading, United States. It sits at an elevation of 70 ft (21 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft / 15 m with a hard surface. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Linden Airport (LDJ), about 1.6 nm to the s.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H150 ft / 15 m50 ftAsphUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NEW YORK CLASS B AREA GClass BControlled3000 ft MSL7000 ft MSL
NEW YORK CLASS B AREA JClass BControlled1200 ft MSL7000 ft MSL
NEW YORK CLASS B AREA AClass BControlledGND7000 ft MSL
NEW YORK CLASS B AREA BClass BControlled500 ft MSL7000 ft MSL
NEW YORK CLASS B AREA EClass BControlled1500 ft MSL7000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Jersey City Urby712 ft43 ft
Journal Squared 1574 ft108 ft
Monaco North558 ft46 ft
Monaco South558 ft36 ft
101 Hudson Street548 ft85 ft
Obstacle531 ft30 ft
Obstacle531 ft59 ft
Obstacle531 ft26 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Hess Port Reading Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hess Port Reading Heliport located?

Hess Port Reading Heliport is heliport located in Port Reading, United States, at an elevation of 70 ft (21 m).

How many runways does Hess Port Reading Heliport have?

Hess Port Reading Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 50 ft / 15 m.

What time zone is Hess Port Reading Heliport in?

Hess Port Reading Heliport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Hess Port Reading Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hess Port Reading Heliport is approximately 12.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Hess Port Reading Heliport?

The nearest airport to Hess Port Reading Heliport is Linden Airport (LDJ), about 1.6 nm to the s, followed by Newark Liberty International Airport and Morristown Municipal Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Hess Port Reading Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.