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Heliport

UAMS Alpha Heliport

ICAO 6AR3🇺🇸 Little Rock
Coordinates
34.7481°N, 92.3202°W
Elevation
561 ft (171 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-AR
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
0.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:39
Sunrise
06:08
Sunset
20:24
Civil dusk
20:53

About 14h 16m 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 UAMS Alpha Heliport

UAMS Alpha Heliport is a heliport in Little Rock, United States. It sits at an elevation of 561 ft (171 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 60 ft / 18 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT), about 4.9 nm to the ese.

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
H160 ft / 18 m60 ftConcUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LITTLE ROCK, ADAMS FIELD CLASS CClass CControlledGND4300 ft MSL
LITTLE ROCK, ADAMS FIELD CLASS CClass CControlled1800 ft MSL4300 ft MSL
LITTLE ROCK, ADAMS FIELD CLASS CClass CControlled1500 ft MSL4300 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from UAMS Alpha Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is UAMS Alpha Heliport located?

UAMS Alpha Heliport is heliport located in Little Rock, United States, at an elevation of 561 ft (171 m).

How many runways does UAMS Alpha Heliport have?

UAMS Alpha Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 60 ft / 18 m.

What time zone is UAMS Alpha Heliport in?

UAMS Alpha Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at UAMS Alpha Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at UAMS Alpha Heliport is approximately 0.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near UAMS Alpha Heliport?

The nearest airport to UAMS Alpha Heliport is Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT), about 4.9 nm to the ese, followed by North Little Rock Municipal Airport and Robinson Army Air Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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