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Heliport

Department of Transportation Heliport

ICAO 2A7🇺🇸 Columbus
Coordinates
39.9598°N, 83.0441°W
Elevation
715 ft (218 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-OH
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
7.2° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:34
Sunrise
07:02
Sunset
20:04
Civil dusk
20:32

About 13h 2m 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 Department of Transportation Heliport

Department of Transportation Heliport is a heliport in Columbus, United States. It sits at an elevation of 715 ft (218 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft / 12 m with a hard surface. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Bolton Field (KTZR), about 5.5 nm to the sw.

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.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H140 ft / 12 m40 ftAsph-gUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
COLUMBUS CLASS CClass CControlled2500 ft MSL4800 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
Obstacle1,066 ft758 ft
Rhodes State Office Tower630 ft761 ft
LeVeque Tower554 ft771 ft
William Green Building525 ft751 ft
Huntington Center512 ft807 ft
One Nationwide Plaza486 ft781 ft
The Continental Plaza440 ft699 ft
Three Nationwide Plaza407 ft781 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Department of Transportation Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Department of Transportation Heliport located?

Department of Transportation Heliport is heliport located in Columbus, United States, at an elevation of 715 ft (218 m).

How many runways does Department of Transportation Heliport have?

Department of Transportation Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 40 ft / 12 m.

What time zone is Department of Transportation Heliport in?

Department of Transportation Heliport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Department of Transportation Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Department of Transportation Heliport is approximately 7.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Department of Transportation Heliport?

The nearest airport to Department of Transportation Heliport is Bolton Field (KTZR), about 5.5 nm to the sw, followed by Columbus Southwest Airport and The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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