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Airbus Helicopters España

ICAO ES-0378🇪🇸 Albacete
Coordinates
38.9428°N, 1.8775°W
Elevation
2,270 ft (692 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
ES-CM
Time zone
Madrid(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
1.1° E

Daylight today(Oct 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:51
Sunrise
08:18
Sunset
19:29
Civil dusk
19:56

About 11h 11m 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 Airbus Helicopters España

Airbus Helicopters España

The Albacete helicopter plant is a manufacturing site in the spanish city of Albacete, and was the first helicopter manufacturing site in the country.

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

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13H / 31H984 ft / 300 m66 ftAsphUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(10)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
VALENCIA TMA-19Class DTMA9500 ft MSLFL145
ALBACETE ATZClass DATZGND3000 ft GND
ALBACETE CTA: LEAB APPClass DControlled1000 ft GNDFL195
ALBACETE CTRClass DCTRGND3500 ft GND
B28Special useAirwayFL095FL145
LETR61: BY NOTAMSpecial useTRA1000 ft GNDFL320
T100Special useAirwayFL095FL145
LETR63: BY NOTAMSpecial useTRA1000 ft GNDFL200
LED98 LA MANCHASpecial useDangerFL080FL999
G850Special useAirwayFL095FL145

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
W13.9 nm346°Compulsory
E7.3 nm102°Compulsory
S110.8 nm141°Compulsory
W11.7 nm332°Compulsory
N14.9 nm039°Compulsory
S16.5 nm115°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
Obstacle—2,946 ft—
Obstacle—2,982 ft—
Obstacle—3,009 ft—
Obstacle—2,969 ft—
Obstacle—2,992 ft—
Obstacle—2,999 ft—
Obstacle—2,995 ft—
Obstacle—3,015 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Airbus Helicopters España.

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🇪🇸 More airports in Spain📘 Flying in Spain: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

Where is Airbus Helicopters España located?

Airbus Helicopters España is heliport located in Albacete, Spain, at an elevation of 2,270 ft (692 m).

How many runways does Airbus Helicopters España have?

Airbus Helicopters España has 1 runway, the longest being 984 ft / 300 m.

What time zone is Airbus Helicopters España in?

Airbus Helicopters España is in the Europe/Madrid time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Airbus Helicopters España?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Airbus Helicopters España is approximately 1.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Airbus Helicopters España?

The nearest airport to Airbus Helicopters España is Albacete Airport / Los Llanos Air Base (ABC), about 0.7 nm to the ene, followed by Pozo Cañada Airfield and La Gineta ULM.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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