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Heliport

North Merritt Island Heliport

ICAO 61FA🇺🇸 Merritt Island
Coordinates
28.4602°N, 80.7113°W
Elevation
6 ft (2 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-FL
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
7.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:10
Sunrise
06:36
Sunset
20:23
Civil dusk
20:49

About 13h 47m 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 North Merritt Island Heliport

North Merritt Island Heliport is a heliport in Merritt Island, United States. It sits at an elevation of 6 ft (2 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 33 ft / 10 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Space Coast Regional Airport (TIX), about 5.7 nm to the nw.

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
H133 ft / 10 m33 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
R2934 INT ACT & BY NOTAMSpecial useRestrictedGNDFL999
EXCLUDED FROM R2934Special useRestrictedGND1200 ft MSL
R2935 INT ACT & BY NOTAMSpecial useRestricted11000 ft MSLFL999

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
Vehicle Assembly Building525 ft341 ft
LC-39A Fixed Service Structure (FSS)328 ft46 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from North Merritt Island Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is North Merritt Island Heliport located?

North Merritt Island Heliport is heliport located in Merritt Island, United States, at an elevation of 6 ft (2 m).

How many runways does North Merritt Island Heliport have?

North Merritt Island Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 33 ft / 10 m.

What time zone is North Merritt Island Heliport in?

North Merritt Island Heliport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at North Merritt Island Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at North Merritt Island Heliport is approximately 7.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near North Merritt Island Heliport?

The nearest airport to North Merritt Island Heliport is Space Coast Regional Airport (TIX), about 5.7 nm to the nw, followed by Merritt Island Airport and Cape Canaveral SFS Skid Strip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. North Merritt Island Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.