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Heliport

Frankfurt Westside Heliport

ICAO DE-0497🇩🇪 Frankfurt am Main
Coordinates
50.0896°N, 8.5856°E
Elevation
312 ft (95 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
DE-HE
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.7° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:02
Sunrise
06:37
Sunset
20:19
Civil dusk
20:53

About 13h 42m 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 Frankfurt Westside Heliport

Frankfurt Westside Heliport is a heliport in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It sits at an elevation of 312 ft (95 m). It observes Europe/Berlin local time. The nearest airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), about 3.9 nm to the ssw.

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(10)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
FRANKFURTClass CTMA2500 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
FRANKFURTClass CTMA3500 ft MSLFL100
FRANKFURTClass CTMA4500 ft MSLFL100
CTR FRANKFURTClass DCTRGND2500 ft MSL
FRANKFURTClass DTMA1500 ft MSL2500 ft MSL
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
FRANKFURTClass EControlled1000 ft GND2500 ft GND
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
EDGGSpecial useFIRGNDFL245

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
NOVEMBER2.7 nm004°Compulsory
WEILBACH5.7 nm250°Compulsory
LIMA6.4 nm175°Compulsory
WERNER7.2 nm271°On request
EDNA7.7 nm255°Compulsory
IGSTADT9.7 nm264°Compulsory
RESTSTOP9.9 nm298°Compulsory
RAILROAD10.1 nm270°Compulsory
T10.1 nm120°Compulsory
NIEDERNHAUSEN10.5 nm289°Compulsory

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Europaturm948 ft374 ft
Commerzbank Tower850 ft433 ft
Messeturm843 ft335 ft
Tower 185656 ft318 ft
Obstacle607 ft302 ft
Europäische Zentralbank607 ft341 ft
Omniturm600 ft436 ft
Grand Tower564 ft272 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Frankfurt Westside Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Frankfurt Westside Heliport located?

Frankfurt Westside Heliport is heliport located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, at an elevation of 312 ft (95 m).

What time zone is Frankfurt Westside Heliport in?

Frankfurt Westside Heliport is in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Frankfurt Westside Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Frankfurt Westside Heliport is approximately 3.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Frankfurt Westside Heliport?

The nearest airport to Frankfurt Westside Heliport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), about 3.9 nm to the ssw, followed by Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport and Wiesbaden Army Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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