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Heliport

THP District 1 Headquarters Heliport

ICAO 56TN🇺🇸 Knoxville
Coordinates
35.9970°N, 83.7849°W
Elevation
938 ft (286 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-TN
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
6.2° W

Daylight today(Sep 8, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:46
Sunrise
07:12
Sunset
19:56
Civil dusk
20:22

About 12h 44m 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 THP District 1 Headquarters Heliport

THP District 1 Headquarters Heliport is a heliport in Knoxville, United States. It sits at an elevation of 938 ft (286 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft / 12 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Knoxville Downtown Island Airport (KDKX), about 4.8 nm to the wsw.

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 ftConLightedOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
KNOXVILLE 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
First Tennessee Plaza328 ft909 ft
Sunsphere266 ft886 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from THP District 1 Headquarters Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is THP District 1 Headquarters Heliport located?

THP District 1 Headquarters Heliport is heliport located in Knoxville, United States, at an elevation of 938 ft (286 m).

How many runways does THP District 1 Headquarters Heliport have?

THP District 1 Headquarters Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 40 ft / 12 m.

What time zone is THP District 1 Headquarters Heliport in?

THP District 1 Headquarters Heliport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at THP District 1 Headquarters Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at THP District 1 Headquarters Heliport is approximately 6.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near THP District 1 Headquarters Heliport?

The nearest airport to THP District 1 Headquarters Heliport is Knoxville Downtown Island Airport (KDKX), about 4.8 nm to the wsw, followed by Melton Field and Sky Ranch Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. THP District 1 Headquarters Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.