401 City Avenue Heliport
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About 401 City Avenue Heliport
401 City Avenue Heliport is a heliport in Philadelphia, United States. It sits at an elevation of 234 ft (71 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 60 ft / 18 m with a hard surface. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Wings Field (BBX), about 8 nm to the nnw.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 60 ft / 18 m | 60 ft | Asph | Lighted | Open |
Airspace in this area(3)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILADELPHIA CLASS B AREA D | Class B | Controlled | 1500 ft MSL | 7000 ft MSL |
| PHILADELPHIA CLASS B AREA E | Class B | Controlled | 2000 ft MSL | 7000 ft MSL |
| PHILADELPHIA CLASS B AREA G | Class B | Controlled | 3500 ft MSL | 7000 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comcast Technology Center | 1,119 ft | 59 ft | — |
| FMC Tower | 732 ft | 79 ft | — |
| W Hotel & Element by Westin Philadelphia | 620 ft | 75 ft | — |
| 1818 Market Street | 499 ft | 85 ft | — |
| Loews Philadelphia Hotel | 492 ft | 75 ft | — |
| Five Penn Center | 489 ft | 62 ft | — |
| Centre Square I | 489 ft | 89 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 436 ft | 56 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from 401 City Avenue Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is 401 City Avenue Heliport located?
401 City Avenue Heliport is heliport located in Philadelphia, United States, at an elevation of 234 ft (71 m).
How many runways does 401 City Avenue Heliport have?
401 City Avenue Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 60 ft / 18 m.
What time zone is 401 City Avenue Heliport in?
401 City Avenue Heliport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at 401 City Avenue Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at 401 City Avenue Heliport is approximately 11.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near 401 City Avenue Heliport?
The nearest airport to 401 City Avenue Heliport is Wings Field (BBX), about 8 nm to the nnw, followed by Philadelphia International Airport and Northeast Philadelphia Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. 401 City Avenue Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.