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Heliport

Hirta Heliport

ICAO GB-0862🇬🇧 St. Kilda
Coordinates
57.8103°N, 8.5717°W
Type
Heliport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
2.9° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:49
Sunrise
06:31
Sunset
20:41
Civil dusk
21:23

About 14h 10m 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 Hirta Heliport

Hirta Heliport is a heliport in St. Kilda, United Kingdom. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Benbecula Airport (BEB), about 43.6 nm to the ese.

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.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
EGD701G HEBRIDESSpecial useDangerGNDFL999
EGD701C HEBRIDESSpecial useDangerGNDFL999
EGD701E HEBRIDESSpecial useDangerGNDFL999

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Hirta Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hirta Heliport located?

Hirta Heliport is heliport located in St. Kilda, United Kingdom.

What time zone is Hirta Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Hirta Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hirta Heliport is approximately 2.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Hirta Heliport?

The nearest airport to Hirta Heliport is Benbecula Airport (BEB), about 43.6 nm to the ese, followed by Barra Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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