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Heliport

RNAS Portland Heliport

ICAO EGDP🇬🇧 Portland
Coordinates
50.5681°N, 2.4497°W
Type
Heliport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.5° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:47
Sunrise
06:21
Sunset
20:02
Civil dusk
20:36

About 13h 40m 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 RNAS Portland Heliport

RNAS Portland Heliport

RNAS Portland was an air station of the Royal Navy, situated at the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. It was established in 1917 on the western edge of Portland Harbour as HMS Sarepta. From 1959 the station shared the name HMS Osprey, the anti-submarine establishment based at Portland, with helicopters used for research and development in anti-submarine techniques. RNAS Portland remained operational until 1999.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

EGDP
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NOTAMs

EGDP

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

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(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PORTLANDClass GATZGND2009 ft MSL
D021 PORTLANDSpecial useDangerGND15000 ft MSL

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
SANDBANKS20.4 nm070°On request
TARRANT RUSHTON22 nm040°On request

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
Obstacle312 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from RNAS Portland Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for RNAS Portland Heliport?

The ICAO code for RNAS Portland Heliport is EGDP.

Where is RNAS Portland Heliport located?

RNAS Portland Heliport is heliport located in Portland, United Kingdom.

What time zone is RNAS Portland Heliport in?

RNAS Portland Heliport is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at RNAS Portland Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at RNAS Portland Heliport is approximately 0.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near RNAS Portland Heliport?

The nearest airport to RNAS Portland Heliport is Lower Manor Farm Airstrip (GB-0053), about 4.4 nm to the nw, followed by Stancombe Farm Airstrip (Private) and Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field).

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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