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Heliport

Fossiliengrube Heliport

ICAO DE-0840🇩🇪 Mistelgau
Coordinates
49.9061°N, 11.4642°E
Elevation
1,388 ft (423 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
DE-BY
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
4.4° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:51
Sunrise
06:25
Sunset
20:07
Civil dusk
20:41

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 Fossiliengrube Heliport

Fossiliengrube Heliport is a heliport in Mistelgau, Germany. It sits at an elevation of 1,388 ft (423 m). It observes Europe/Berlin local time. The nearest airport is Bayreuth Airport (BYU), about 8.3 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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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(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
BAYREUTHClass EControlled1000 ft GND2500 ft GND
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
EDMMSpecial 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
NOVEMBER17.2 nm134°On request
NOVEMBER218 nm108°Compulsory
SIERRA21.7 nm034°Compulsory
SIERRA224.7 nm126°On request
QUEBEC24.9 nm045°Compulsory
NOVEMBER27.4 nm226°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
WEA 4653 ft1,804 ft
WEA 7653 ft1,768 ft
WEA 9653 ft1,772 ft
WEA 5653 ft1,795 ft
WEA 6653 ft1,804 ft
WEA 8653 ft1,752 ft
WEA 10653 ft1,726 ft
WEA 3653 ft1,811 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Fossiliengrube Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fossiliengrube Heliport located?

Fossiliengrube Heliport is heliport located in Mistelgau, Germany, at an elevation of 1,388 ft (423 m).

What time zone is Fossiliengrube Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Fossiliengrube Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Fossiliengrube Heliport is approximately 4.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Fossiliengrube Heliport?

The nearest airport to Fossiliengrube Heliport is Bayreuth Airport (BYU), about 8.3 nm to the ne, followed by Pegnitz-Zipser Berg Airfield and Rosenthal-Plössen Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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