Gendarmerie and Civil Security Helicopter Base
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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.
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)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTA 3 ALPES 6 MT BLANC | Class D | Type 34 | FL175 | FL195 |
| CTA MARSEILLE 7 | Class D | CTA | FL145 | FL195 |
| LTA 3 ALPES 6 MT BLANC | Class E | Type 34 | 3000 ft GND | FL175 |
| LF-R30A MONT BLANC | Special use | Restricted | GND | FL115 |
| LF-R30B MONT BLANC (JULY+AUGUST) | Special use | Restricted | GND | FL115 |
| PARC/RESERVE AIGUILLES ROUGES 1000M/SOL | Special use | Type 29 | GND | 3281 ft GND |
| FIR LFMM | Special use | FIR | GND | FL195 |
| ZRT SAVOIE | Special use | Restricted | GND | FL195 |
| SIV GENEVE 2 | Special use | Type 33 | GND | FL195 |
| SIV MARSEILLE NORD 1 | Special use | Type 33 | GND | FL195 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all France airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
VFR reporting points nearby
| Point | Distance | Bearing | Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|
| EH | 10.6 nm | 238° | Compulsory |
| N | 12.6 nm | 244° | Compulsory |
| WH | 14.5 nm | 234° | 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.
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.