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Heliport

University of Florida Heliport

ICAO 53FL🇺🇸 Gainesville
Coordinates
29.6434°N, 82.3536°W
Elevation
125 ft (38 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-FL
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
6.5° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:14
Sunrise
06:40
Sunset
20:32
Civil dusk
20:58

About 13h 51m 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 University of Florida Heliport

University of Florida Heliport is a heliport in Gainesville, United States. It sits at an elevation of 125 ft (38 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 30 ft / 9 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), about 5.1 nm to the ene.

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
H1▸ displaced30 ft / 9 m30 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
GAINESVILLE CLASS DClass DControlledGND2700 ft MSL
GAINESVILLE CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 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
WNDT394 ft144 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from University of Florida Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is University of Florida Heliport located?

University of Florida Heliport is heliport located in Gainesville, United States, at an elevation of 125 ft (38 m).

How many runways does University of Florida Heliport have?

University of Florida Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 30 ft / 9 m.

What time zone is University of Florida Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at University of Florida Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at University of Florida Heliport is approximately 6.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near University of Florida Heliport?

The nearest airport to University of Florida Heliport is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), about 5.1 nm to the ene, followed by Gleim Field and Link Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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