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Heliport

Gendarmerie and Civil Security Helicopter Base

ICAO FR-0243🇫🇷 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie
Coordinates
45.9389°N, 6.8958°E
Elevation
3,532 ft (1,077 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
FR-ARA
Time zone
Paris(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.2° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:20
Sunrise
06:51
Sunset
20:17
Civil dusk
20:48

About 13h 26m 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 Gendarmerie and Civil Security Helicopter Base

Gendarmerie and Civil Security Helicopter Base is a heliport in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie, France. It sits at an elevation of 3,532 ft (1,077 m). It observes Europe/Paris local time. The nearest airport is Savoy Paraglider Landing Field (FR-0560), about 1.4 nm to the wsw.

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(10)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LTA 3 ALPES 6 MT BLANCClass DType 34FL175FL195
CTA MARSEILLE 7Class DCTAFL145FL195
LTA 3 ALPES 6 MT BLANCClass EType 343000 ft GNDFL175
LF-R30A MONT BLANCSpecial useRestrictedGNDFL115
LF-R30B MONT BLANC (JULY+AUGUST)Special useRestrictedGNDFL115
PARC/RESERVE AIGUILLES ROUGES 1000M/SOLSpecial useType 29GND3281 ft GND
FIR LFMMSpecial useFIRGNDFL195
ZRT SAVOIESpecial useRestrictedGNDFL195
SIV GENEVE 2Special useType 33GNDFL195
SIV MARSEILLE NORD 1Special useType 33GNDFL195

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
EH10.6 nm238°Compulsory
N12.6 nm244°Compulsory
WH14.5 nm234°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.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Gendarmerie and Civil Security Helicopter Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gendarmerie and Civil Security Helicopter Base located?

Gendarmerie and Civil Security Helicopter Base is heliport located in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie, France, at an elevation of 3,532 ft (1,077 m).

What time zone is Gendarmerie and Civil Security Helicopter Base in?

Gendarmerie and Civil Security Helicopter Base is in the Europe/Paris time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Gendarmerie and Civil Security Helicopter Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gendarmerie and Civil Security Helicopter Base is approximately 3.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gendarmerie and Civil Security Helicopter Base?

The nearest airport to Gendarmerie and Civil Security Helicopter Base is Savoy Paraglider Landing Field (FR-0560), about 1.4 nm to the wsw, followed by Altisurface du Glacier Du Tacul and Glacier de Talèfre Altiport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Gendarmerie and Civil Security Helicopter Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.