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Heliport

Explorer Heliport

ICAO 7AL1🇺🇸 Lexington
Coordinates
34.9937°N, 87.3419°W
Elevation
790 ft (241 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-AL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.7° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:58
Sunrise
06:24
Sunset
19:16
Civil dusk
19:42

About 12h 53m 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 Explorer Heliport

Explorer Heliport is a heliport in Lexington, United States. It sits at an elevation of 790 ft (241 m). It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Elk Haven Airport (US-8460), about 11.7 nm to the sse.

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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Nearby airports

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Explorer Heliport located?

Explorer Heliport is heliport located in Lexington, United States, at an elevation of 790 ft (241 m).

What time zone is Explorer Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Explorer Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Explorer Heliport is approximately 3.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Explorer Heliport?

The nearest airport to Explorer Heliport is Elk Haven Airport (US-8460), about 11.7 nm to the sse, followed by Lawrenceburg Lawrence County Airport and Beechwood Airpark.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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