Facing Island Farmers Cove Helicopter Landing Site
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
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About Facing Island Farmers Cove Helicopter Landing Site
Facing Island Farmers Cove Helicopter Landing Site is a heliport in Gladstone, Australia. It sits at an elevation of 45 ft (14 m). It observes Australia/Brisbane local time. The nearest airport is Gladstone Airport (GLT), about 8 nm to the sw.
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.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
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(10)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| BRISBANE FIR CTA A1 | Class A | CTA | FL180 | FL245 |
| BRISBANE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| ROCKHAMPTON CTA C4 | Class C | CTA | FL155 | FL180 |
| ROCKHAMPTON CTA C3 | Class C | CTA | FL125 | FL155 |
| BRISBANE EFREQUENCY | Class E | Controlled | 8500 ft MSL | FL180 |
| CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1 | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL245 |
| EAST COAST CTA E2 | Class E | Controlled | 8500 ft MSL | FL125 |
| BRISBANE EFREQUENCY | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL245 |
| GLADSTONE QLD (YGLA) CERT | Special use | RMZ | GND | FL999 |
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 Facing Island Farmers Cove Helicopter Landing Site.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Facing Island Farmers Cove Helicopter Landing Site located?
Facing Island Farmers Cove Helicopter Landing Site is heliport located in Gladstone, Australia, at an elevation of 45 ft (14 m).
What time zone is Facing Island Farmers Cove Helicopter Landing Site in?
Facing Island Farmers Cove Helicopter Landing Site is in the Australia/Brisbane time zone (UTC+10:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Facing Island Farmers Cove Helicopter Landing Site?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Facing Island Farmers Cove Helicopter Landing Site is approximately 9.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Facing Island Farmers Cove Helicopter Landing Site?
The nearest airport to Facing Island Farmers Cove Helicopter Landing Site is Gladstone Airport (GLT), about 8 nm to the sw, followed by Rodds Bay Airstrip and Old Station Airfield.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Facing Island Farmers Cove Helicopter Landing Site data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.