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Heliport

Ruffwood Heliport

ICAO 73GA🇺🇸 Atlanta
Coordinates
33.8825°N, 84.4358°W
Elevation
780 ft (238 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-GA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
5.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 19, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:13
Sunrise
06:41
Sunset
20:48
Civil dusk
21:17

About 14h 7m 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 Ruffwood Heliport

Ruffwood Heliport is a heliport in Atlanta, United States. It sits at an elevation of 780 ft (238 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft / 12 m with a hard surface. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Dobbins Air Reserve Base (MGE), about 4.5 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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H140 ft / 12 m75 ftConcUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
ATLANTA CLASS B AREA IClass BControlled7000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
MARIETTA CLASS DClass DControlledGND3600 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
Bank of America Plaza1,024 ft1,033 ft
State of Georgia Building886 ft1,102 ft
SunTrust Plaza869 ft1,073 ft
One Atlantic Center820 ft968 ft
191 Peachtree Tower771 ft1,165 ft
Promenade II692 ft978 ft
AT&T Center676 ft1,056 ft
The Campanile656 ft988 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Ruffwood Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ruffwood Heliport located?

Ruffwood Heliport is heliport located in Atlanta, United States, at an elevation of 780 ft (238 m).

How many runways does Ruffwood Heliport have?

Ruffwood Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 40 ft / 12 m.

What time zone is Ruffwood Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Ruffwood Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ruffwood Heliport is approximately 5.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ruffwood Heliport?

The nearest airport to Ruffwood Heliport is Dobbins Air Reserve Base (MGE), about 4.5 nm to the wnw, followed by DeKalb Peachtree Airport and Fulton County Airport Brown Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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