Royal Glamorgan Hospital Heliport
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 13h 44m 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 Royal Glamorgan Hospital Heliport
Royal Glamorgan Hospital Heliport is a heliport in Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 200 ft (61 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is MOD St Athan (EGDX), about 8.6 nm to the s.
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(4)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COTSWOLD CTA 1 | Class A | CTA | FL105 | FL195 |
| CARDIFF CTA 3 | Class D | CTA | 2000 ft MSL | FL105 |
| CARDIFF CTA 4 | Class D | CTA | 3000 ft MSL | FL105 |
| CARDIFF CTA 6 | Class D | CTA | 4000 ft MSL | FL105 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
VFR reporting points nearby
| Point | Distance | Bearing | Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAFF ELLY WIND FARM | 3.1 nm | 294° | On request |
| ST HILARY TV-MAST | 5.3 nm | 183° | On request |
| M4 JUNCTION 36 | 6.7 nm | 263° | On request |
| WENVOE TV-MAST | 6.7 nm | 141° | On request |
| CARDIFF DOCKS | 10.5 nm | 121° | On request |
| NASHPOINT | 10.5 nm | 214° | On request |
| LAVERNOCK POINT | 11.9 nm | 135° | On request |
| FLAT HOLM LIGHTHOUSE | 14.5 nm | 135° | On request |
| M4 JUNCTION 24 | 17.8 nm | 079° | On request |
| LLANDEGFEDD | 18 nm | 061° | 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenvoe transmitter | 853 ft | 443 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 751 ft | 420 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 410 ft | 1,165 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 410 ft | 1,214 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 410 ft | 1,201 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 410 ft | 1,138 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 410 ft | 1,266 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 410 ft | 1,306 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Royal Glamorgan Hospital Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Royal Glamorgan Hospital Heliport located?
Royal Glamorgan Hospital Heliport is heliport located in Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 200 ft (61 m).
What time zone is Royal Glamorgan Hospital Heliport in?
Royal Glamorgan Hospital Heliport is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Royal Glamorgan Hospital Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Royal Glamorgan Hospital Heliport is approximately 0°, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Royal Glamorgan Hospital Heliport?
The nearest airport to Royal Glamorgan Hospital Heliport is MOD St Athan (EGDX), about 8.6 nm to the s, followed by Cardiff International Airport and Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Royal Glamorgan Hospital Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.