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Heliport

Merckeghem DZ

ICAO FR-1188🇫🇷 Merckeghem
Coordinates
50.8641°N, 2.2992°E
Type
Heliport
Region
FR-HDF
Time zone
Paris(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
1.9° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:27
Sunrise
07:02
Sunset
20:43
Civil dusk
21:18

About 13h 41m 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 Merckeghem DZ

Merckeghem DZ is a heliport in Merckeghem, France. It observes Europe/Paris local time. The nearest airport is Saint-Omer Wizernes Airfield (LFQN), about 8.6 nm to the ssw.

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(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LTA FRANCE 1Class DType 34FL115FL195
TMA LILLE 13Class ETMA1500 ft MSLFL065
FIR LFFFSpecial useFIRGNDFL195
SIV LILLE 2Special useType 33GNDFL115
SIV PARIS NORDSpecial useType 33GNDFL195
LF-R616H KOKSIJDESpecial useRestricted4500 ft MSLFL105

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
N11.4 nm118°Compulsory
W13.7 nm162°Compulsory
NA15 nm136°Compulsory
WA17.2 nm146°Compulsory
EA21.6 nm128°Compulsory
SA23.6 nm145°Compulsory
EB25.1 nm134°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
Obstacle253 ft52 ft
Obstacle240 ft46 ft
Obstacle33 ft
Obstacle20 ft
Obstacle33 ft
Obstacle377 ft
Obstacle13 ft
Obstacle20 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Merckeghem DZ.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Merckeghem DZ located?

Merckeghem DZ is heliport located in Merckeghem, France.

What time zone is Merckeghem DZ in?

Merckeghem DZ is in the Europe/Paris time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Merckeghem DZ?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Merckeghem DZ is approximately 1.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Merckeghem DZ?

The nearest airport to Merckeghem DZ is Saint-Omer Wizernes Airfield (LFQN), about 8.6 nm to the ssw, followed by Dunkerque-Les Moëres Airfield and Calais Marck Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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