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Heliport

Lakeside Heliport

ICAO AL21🇺🇸 Birmingham
Coordinates
33.5121°N, 86.6775°W
Elevation
645 ft (197 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-AL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
4.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:20
Sunrise
05:48
Sunset
19:58
Civil dusk
20:27

About 14h 10m 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 Lakeside Heliport

Lakeside Heliport is a heliport in Birmingham, United States. It sits at an elevation of 645 ft (197 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 80 ft / 24 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), about 4.8 nm to the nw.

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
H180 ft / 24 m45 ftConcUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BIRMINGHAM INTL AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlledGND4600 ft MSL
BIRMINGHAM INTL AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlled2400 ft MSL4600 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
WMJJ-FM1,027 ft938 ft
Obstacle492 ft673 ft
Wells Fargo Tower453 ft627 ft
Amsouth Harbert Tower436 ft604 ft
AT&T City Center390 ft597 ft
Regions Center390 ft653 ft
City Federal Building325 ft640 ft
Alabama Power Company322 ft784 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Lakeside Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lakeside Heliport located?

Lakeside Heliport is heliport located in Birmingham, United States, at an elevation of 645 ft (197 m).

How many runways does Lakeside Heliport have?

Lakeside Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 80 ft / 24 m.

What time zone is Lakeside Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Lakeside Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Lakeside Heliport is approximately 4.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Lakeside Heliport?

The nearest airport to Lakeside Heliport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), about 4.8 nm to the nw, followed by Moore Field and Turkey Creek Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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