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Heliport

Saint Joseph Hospital Heliport

ICAO 88KY🇺🇸 Lexington
Coordinates
38.0329°N, 84.5252°W
Elevation
980 ft (299 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-KY
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
6° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:57
Sunrise
06:28
Sunset
21:01
Civil dusk
21:32

About 14h 33m 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 Saint Joseph Hospital Heliport

Saint Joseph Hospital Heliport is a heliport in Lexington, United States. It sits at an elevation of 980 ft (299 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 60 ft / 18 m with a hard surface. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Blue Grass Airport (LEX), about 3.9 nm to the w.

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(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LEXINGTON, BLUE GRASS AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlled2200 ft MSL5000 ft MSL
LEXINGTON, BLUE GRASS AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlledGND5000 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
WKYT-TV (Lexington);WVLK-FM (Lexington)1,001 ft1,017 ft
WTVQ-TV (Lexington)994 ft1,014 ft
WLEX-TV (Lexington)669 ft951 ft
WLAP-FM (Lexington)669 ft942 ft
Obstacle538 ft1,004 ft
WKQQ-FM (Lexington)531 ft1,063 ft
Obstacle531 ft1,056 ft
Obstacle499 ft981 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Saint Joseph Hospital Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Saint Joseph Hospital Heliport located?

Saint Joseph Hospital Heliport is heliport located in Lexington, United States, at an elevation of 980 ft (299 m).

How many runways does Saint Joseph Hospital Heliport have?

Saint Joseph Hospital Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 60 ft / 18 m.

What time zone is Saint Joseph Hospital Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Saint Joseph Hospital Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Saint Joseph Hospital Heliport is approximately 6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Saint Joseph Hospital Heliport?

The nearest airport to Saint Joseph Hospital Heliport is Blue Grass Airport (LEX), about 3.9 nm to the w, followed by Forest Hill Airport - Silo Field and Coal Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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