Thursday Island Hospital Heliport
Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)
About 11h 54m 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 Thursday Island Hospital Heliport
Thursday Island Hospital Heliport is a heliport in Thursday Island, Australia. It sits at an elevation of 3 ft (1 m). It observes Australia/Brisbane local time. The nearest airport is Horn Island Airport (HID), about 4.9 nm to the e.
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(5)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| BRISBANE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1 | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL245 |
| BRISBANE EFREQUENCY B | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL245 |
| HORN ISLAND QLD (YHID) 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.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ergon Energy # 2 | — | 354 ft | — |
| Ergon Energy # 1 | — | 335 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Thursday Island Hospital Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Thursday Island Hospital Heliport located?
Thursday Island Hospital Heliport is heliport located in Thursday Island, Australia, at an elevation of 3 ft (1 m).
What time zone is Thursday Island Hospital Heliport in?
Thursday Island Hospital Heliport is in the Australia/Brisbane time zone (UTC+10:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Thursday Island Hospital Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Thursday Island Hospital Heliport is approximately 4.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Thursday Island Hospital Heliport?
The nearest airport to Thursday Island Hospital Heliport is Horn Island Airport (HID), about 4.9 nm to the e, followed by Kubin Island Airport and Northern Peninsula Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Thursday Island Hospital Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.