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Heliport

Isle of May Heliport

ICAO GB-1023🇬🇧 Anstruther, Fife
Coordinates
56.1855°N, 2.5552°W
Type
Heliport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.2° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:31
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
20:13
Civil dusk
20:53

About 14h 3m 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 Isle of May Heliport

Isle of May Heliport is a heliport in Anstruther, Fife, United Kingdom. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Kingsmuir Airfield (GB-0236), about 8.2 nm to the nw.

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(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
EGD514 COMBAT AIRSPACESpecial useDangerFL085FL660
NSGA SCOTLANDSpecial 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
BROUGHTY CASTLE19.7 nm328°On request
MUSSELBURGH RACECOURSE21.7 nm229°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
Obstacle46 ft
Obstacle52 ft
Obstacle69 ft
Obstacle52 ft
Obstacle148 ft
Obstacle233 ft
Obstacle138 ft
Obstacle59 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Isle of May Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Isle of May Heliport located?

Isle of May Heliport is heliport located in Anstruther, Fife, United Kingdom.

What time zone is Isle of May Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Isle of May Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Isle of May Heliport 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 Isle of May Heliport?

The nearest airport to Isle of May Heliport is Kingsmuir Airfield (GB-0236), about 8.2 nm to the nw, followed by Balgone Airstrip and Archerfield Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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