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Heliport

Rotorspan

ICAO GB-0496🇬🇧 Droitwich
Coordinates
52.2855°N, 2.1823°W
Type
Heliport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.4° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:41
Sunrise
06:17
Sunset
20:04
Civil dusk
20:40

About 13h 46m 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 Rotorspan

Rotorspan is a heliport in Droitwich, United Kingdom. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Brine Pits Farm Airstrip (GB-0689), about 1.7 nm to the e.

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
DAVENTRY CTA 9Class ACTA4500 ft MSLFL195
DAVENTRY CTA 19Class ACTAFL145FL195
DAVENTRY CTA 23Class CCTAFL105FL145
BIRMINGHAM CTA 7Class DCTAFL065FL145
BIRMINGHAM CTA 10Class DCTAFL065FL105
NSGA WALESSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195

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
FRANKLEY RESERVOIRS10.5 nm039°On request
STUDLEY10.5 nm096°On request
ABEAM13.6 nm349°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
Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clocktower328 ft446 ft
Obstacle154 ft
Obstacle217 ft
Obstacle436 ft
Obstacle105 ft
Obstacle705 ft
Obstacle1,024 ft
Obstacle577 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Rotorspan.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rotorspan located?

Rotorspan is heliport located in Droitwich, United Kingdom.

What time zone is Rotorspan in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Rotorspan?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Rotorspan is approximately 0.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Rotorspan?

The nearest airport to Rotorspan is Brine Pits Farm Airstrip (GB-0689), about 1.7 nm to the e, followed by Knoll Airstrip and Stoney Lane Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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