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Heliport

Buffalo General Hospital Heliport

ICAO 56NK🇺🇸 Buffalo
Coordinates
42.9011°N, 78.8665°W
Elevation
1,026 ft (313 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-NY
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
10.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:17
Sunrise
05:51
Sunset
20:53
Civil dusk
21:27

About 15h 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 Buffalo General Hospital Heliport

Buffalo General Hospital Heliport is a heliport in Buffalo, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,026 ft (313 m). It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Fort Erie Airport (CNJ3), about 4.1 nm to the wnw.

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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BUFFALO CLASS CClass CControlled2200 ft MSL4700 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
Obstacle410 ft568 ft
Obstacle410 ft564 ft
Obstacle410 ft568 ft
Obstacle410 ft568 ft
Obstacle410 ft597 ft
Obstacle410 ft564 ft
Obstacle410 ft554 ft
Obstacle410 ft568 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Buffalo General Hospital Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Buffalo General Hospital Heliport located?

Buffalo General Hospital Heliport is heliport located in Buffalo, United States, at an elevation of 1,026 ft (313 m).

What time zone is Buffalo General Hospital Heliport in?

Buffalo General Hospital Heliport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Buffalo General Hospital Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Buffalo General Hospital Heliport is approximately 10.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Buffalo General Hospital Heliport?

The nearest airport to Buffalo General Hospital Heliport is Fort Erie Airport (CNJ3), about 4.1 nm to the wnw, followed by Buffalo Niagara International Airport and Buffalo Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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