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Lake Heliport Abbotsham

ICAO GB-0644🇬🇧 Bideford
Coordinates
51.0326°N, 4.2516°W
Elevation
270 ft (82 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.2° W

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:05
Sunrise
07:39
Sunset
18:29
Civil dusk
19:02

About 10h 50m 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 Lake Heliport Abbotsham

Lake Heliport Abbotsham is a heliport in Bideford, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 270 ft (82 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Royal Marines Base Chivenor (EGDC), about 5 nm to the ne.

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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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Huntshaw Cross transmitter538 ft643 ft—
Obstacle—594 ft—
Obstacle—591 ft—
Obstacle—610 ft—
Obstacle—597 ft—
Obstacle—594 ft—
Obstacle—568 ft—
Obstacle—568 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Lake Heliport Abbotsham.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lake Heliport Abbotsham located?

Lake Heliport Abbotsham is heliport located in Bideford, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 270 ft (82 m).

What time zone is Lake Heliport Abbotsham in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Lake Heliport Abbotsham?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Lake Heliport Abbotsham is approximately 0.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Lake Heliport Abbotsham?

The nearest airport to Lake Heliport Abbotsham is Royal Marines Base Chivenor (EGDC), about 5 nm to the ne, followed by Belle Vue Airfield and Gorrel Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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