Department of Transportation Heliport
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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.
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 | 40 ft / 12 m | 40 ft | Asph-g | Unlit | Open |
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLUMBUS CLASS C | Class C | Controlled | 2500 ft MSL | 4800 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 1,066 ft | 758 ft | — |
| Rhodes State Office Tower | 630 ft | 761 ft | — |
| LeVeque Tower | 554 ft | 771 ft | — |
| William Green Building | 525 ft | 751 ft | — |
| Huntington Center | 512 ft | 807 ft | — |
| One Nationwide Plaza | 486 ft | 781 ft | — |
| The Continental Plaza | 440 ft | 699 ft | — |
| Three Nationwide Plaza | 407 ft | 781 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.
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.