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Heliport

Grace Hospital Heliport

ICAO 17MI🇺🇸 Detroit
Coordinates
42.4178°N, 83.1830°W
Elevation
662 ft (202 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-MI
Time zone
Detroit(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
7.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 19, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:40
Sunrise
06:13
Sunset
21:06
Civil dusk
21:39

About 14h 53m 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 Grace Hospital Heliport

Grace Hospital Heliport is a heliport in Detroit, United States. It sits at an elevation of 662 ft (202 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 25 ft / 8 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Detroit local time. The nearest airport is Oakland Troy Airport (KVLL), about 7.5 nm to the n.

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
H125 ft / 8 m25 ftConcUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DETROIT CLASS B AREA CClass BControlled3000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
DETROIT CLASS B AREA EClass BControlled3500 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
DETROIT CLASS B AREA FClass BControlled4000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
DETROIT CLASS B AREA HClass BControlled6000 ft MSL10000 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
Obstacle715 ft607 ft
Ally Detroit Center607 ft591 ft
Guardian Building495 ft620 ft
Book Tower476 ft617 ft
Renaissance Center Tower 100472 ft564 ft
Renaissance Center Tower 400472 ft564 ft
Renaissance Center Tower 300472 ft564 ft
Renaissance Center Tower 200472 ft564 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Grace Hospital Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Grace Hospital Heliport located?

Grace Hospital Heliport is heliport located in Detroit, United States, at an elevation of 662 ft (202 m).

How many runways does Grace Hospital Heliport have?

Grace Hospital Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 25 ft / 8 m.

What time zone is Grace Hospital Heliport in?

Grace Hospital Heliport is in the America/Detroit time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Grace Hospital Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Grace Hospital Heliport is approximately 7.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Grace Hospital Heliport?

The nearest airport to Grace Hospital Heliport is Oakland Troy Airport (KVLL), about 7.5 nm to the n, followed by Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport and Canton-Plymouth-Mettetal Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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