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Heliport

Orchid Beach Resort Helipad

ICAO AU-0093Local ORB🇦🇺 Fraser Island
Coordinates
24.9600°S, 153.3154°E
Elevation
62 ft (19 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
AU-QLD
Time zone
Brisbane(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
10.4° E

Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:38
Sunrise
06:01
Sunset
17:35
Civil dusk
17:58

About 11h 34m 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 Orchid Beach Resort Helipad

Orchid Beach Resort Helipad is a heliport in Fraser Island, Australia. It sits at an elevation of 62 ft (19 m). It observes Australia/Brisbane local time. The nearest airport is Orchid Beach Airport (OKB), about 0 nm to the nnw.

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.

Airspace in this area(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY A2Class EControlledFL125FL245
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
EAST COAST CTA E2Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
R637A AMBERLEYSpecial useRestricted5000 ft MSLFL999
D617A AMBERLEYSpecial useDangerGND5000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Australia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Orchid Beach Resort Helipad.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Orchid Beach Resort Helipad located?

Orchid Beach Resort Helipad is heliport located in Fraser Island, Australia, at an elevation of 62 ft (19 m).

What time zone is Orchid Beach Resort Helipad in?

Orchid Beach Resort Helipad is in the Australia/Brisbane time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Orchid Beach Resort Helipad?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Orchid Beach Resort Helipad is approximately 10.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Orchid Beach Resort Helipad?

The nearest airport to Orchid Beach Resort Helipad is Orchid Beach Airport (OKB), about 0 nm to the nnw, followed by Hervey Bay Airport and Toby's Gap Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Orchid Beach Resort Helipad data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.