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Heliport

North Carolina Helicopters Heliport

ICAO 6NC6🇺🇸 Gastonia
Coordinates
35.2852°N, 81.2434°W
Elevation
814 ft (248 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-NC
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
7.8° W

Daylight today(Sep 3, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:34
Sunrise
07:00
Sunset
19:51
Civil dusk
20:17

About 12h 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 North Carolina Helicopters Heliport

North Carolina Helicopters Heliport is a heliport in Gastonia, United States. It sits at an elevation of 814 ft (248 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 25 ft / 8 m with a hard surface. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH), about 6.8 nm to the se.

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
H125 ft / 8 m25 ftConcUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CHARLOTTE CLASS B AREA GClass BControlled5000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
CHARLOTTE CLASS B AREA KClass BControlled6000 ft MSL10000 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 North Carolina Helicopters Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is North Carolina Helicopters Heliport located?

North Carolina Helicopters Heliport is heliport located in Gastonia, United States, at an elevation of 814 ft (248 m).

How many runways does North Carolina Helicopters Heliport have?

North Carolina Helicopters Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 25 ft / 8 m.

What time zone is North Carolina Helicopters Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at North Carolina Helicopters Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at North Carolina Helicopters Heliport is approximately 7.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near North Carolina Helicopters Heliport?

The nearest airport to North Carolina Helicopters Heliport is Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH), about 6.8 nm to the se, followed by Rizzy Ridge Airport and Indian Creek Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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