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Children's Hospital Heliport

ICAO 2CD8🇺🇸 Aurora
Coordinates
39.7424°N, 104.8356°W
Elevation
5,557 ft (1,694 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-CO
Time zone
Denver(UTC-06:00)
Magnetic variation
7.4° E

Daylight today(Oct 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:45
Sunrise
07:12
Sunset
18:18
Civil dusk
18:46

About 11h 6m 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 Children's Hospital Heliport

Children's Hospital Heliport is a heliport in Aurora, United States. It sits at an elevation of 5,557 ft (1,694 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 55 ft / 17 m. It observes America/Denver local time. The nearest airport is Buckley Space Force Base (BFK), about 4.6 nm to the ese.

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
H155 ft / 17 m55 ftMats-gLightedOpen

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DENVER CLASS B AREA AClass BControlledGND12000 ft MSL
DENVER CLASS B AREA BClass BControlled7500 ft MSL12000 ft MSL
DENVER CLASS B AREA EClass BControlled8000 ft MSL12000 ft MSL
AURORA CLASS DClass DControlledGND7500 ft MSL
AURORA CLASS E2Class EControlledGND7500 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
Republic Plaza Building715 ft5,266 ft—
1801 California Street Building709 ft5,269 ft—
Wells Fargo Center699 ft5,344 ft—
1144 Fifteenth617 ft5,223 ft—
Obstacle545 ft5,217 ft—
Four Seasons Hotel Denver & Private Residences541 ft5,233 ft—
Denver Marriott City Center522 ft5,335 ft—
Obstacle509 ft5,374 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Children's Hospital Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Children's Hospital Heliport located?

Children's Hospital Heliport is heliport located in Aurora, United States, at an elevation of 5,557 ft (1,694 m).

How many runways does Children's Hospital Heliport have?

Children's Hospital Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 55 ft / 17 m.

What time zone is Children's Hospital Heliport in?

Children's Hospital Heliport is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Children's Hospital Heliport?

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

What airports are near Children's Hospital Heliport?

The nearest airport to Children's Hospital Heliport is Buckley Space Force Base (BFK), about 4.6 nm to the ese, followed by Simons Airport and Denver International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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