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Heliport

Baptist Medical Center-Princeton Heliport

ICAO AL50🇺🇸 Birmingham
Coordinates
33.4976°N, 86.8464°W
Elevation
557 ft (170 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-AL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.9° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:55
Sunrise
06:20
Sunset
19:18
Civil dusk
19:44

About 12h 58m 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 Baptist Medical Center-Princeton Heliport

Baptist Medical Center-Princeton Heliport is a heliport in Birmingham, United States. It sits at an elevation of 557 ft (170 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 20 ft / 6 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), about 6.2 nm to the ne.

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
H120 ft / 6 m20 ftConcUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BIRMINGHAM INTL AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlledGND4600 ft MSL
BIRMINGHAM INTL AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlled1900 ft MSL4600 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
McKenzie Hall623 ft617 ft
Alabama Hall623 ft633 ft
Brown Hall620 ft620 ft
C.A. Kirkendoll Learning Rescource Center617 ft617 ft
L.H. Pitts Hall604 ft643 ft
Obstacle492 ft673 ft
Wells Fargo Tower453 ft627 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Baptist Medical Center-Princeton Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Baptist Medical Center-Princeton Heliport located?

Baptist Medical Center-Princeton Heliport is heliport located in Birmingham, United States, at an elevation of 557 ft (170 m).

How many runways does Baptist Medical Center-Princeton Heliport have?

Baptist Medical Center-Princeton Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 20 ft / 6 m.

What time zone is Baptist Medical Center-Princeton Heliport in?

Baptist Medical Center-Princeton Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Baptist Medical Center-Princeton Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Baptist Medical Center-Princeton Heliport is approximately 3.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Baptist Medical Center-Princeton Heliport?

The nearest airport to Baptist Medical Center-Princeton Heliport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), about 6.2 nm to the ne, followed by Parker Field and Bessemer Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Baptist Medical Center-Princeton Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.