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Heliport

Newcastle City Heliport

ICAO GB-0720🇬🇧 Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Coordinates
54.9615°N, 1.6274°W
Type
Heliport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.3° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:29
Sunrise
06:08
Sunset
20:09
Civil dusk
20:48

About 14h 2m 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 Newcastle City Heliport

Newcastle City Heliport is a heliport in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport (NCL), about 5.1 nm to the nnw.

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(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
YORKSHIRE CTA 10Class ACTAFL125FL195
BORDERS CTA 10Class DCTAFL055FL125
BORDERS CTA 9Class DCTAFL105FL125
NEWCASTLE CTRClass DCTRGNDFL105
NEWCASTLE CTA 5Class DCTA3000 ft MSLFL055
EGD514 COMBAT AIRSPACESpecial useDangerFL085FL660
NSGA YORKSHIRESpecial 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
TYNE BRIDGES0.8 nm063°On request
BLAYDON2.3 nm280°On request
OUSTON9.4 nm294°On request
SUNDERLAND HARBOUR9.6 nm105°On request
BLYTH WINDFARM10.8 nm025°On request
DURHAM11.4 nm171°On request
MORPETH RAILWAY STATION12.2 nm351°On request
BOLAM LAKE13.3 nm320°On request
DERWENT RESERVOIR13.4 nm245°On request
STAGSHAW MASTS14.3 nm288°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
Burnhope Transmitter781 ft840 ft
Pontop Pike transmitter489 ft955 ft
Merck Sharp & Dohme Turbine427 ft249 ft
Merck Sharp & Dohme Turbine427 ft180 ft
Vale House262 ft98 ft
Shieldfield House253 ft171 ft
Low Horton Farm Turbine180 ft105 ft
Obstacle259 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Newcastle City Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Newcastle City Heliport located?

Newcastle City Heliport is heliport located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom.

What time zone is Newcastle City Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Newcastle City Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Newcastle City Heliport is approximately 0.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Newcastle City Heliport?

The nearest airport to Newcastle City Heliport is Newcastle International Airport (NCL), about 5.1 nm to the nnw, followed by High Flats Farm Airstrip and Currock Hill Glider Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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