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Heliport

Altnagelvin Area Hospital West Heliport

ICAO GB-1068🇬🇧 Altnagelvin
Coordinates
54.9848°N, 7.2924°W
Elevation
200 ft (61 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
GB-NIR
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.9° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:52
Sunrise
06:30
Sunset
20:32
Civil dusk
21:11

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 Altnagelvin Area Hospital West Heliport

Altnagelvin Area Hospital West Heliport is a heliport in Altnagelvin, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 200 ft (61 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is City of Derry Airport (LDY), about 5.7 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.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
NEW BUILDINGS2.8 nm235°On request
CLAUDY CROSSROADS6.5 nm132°On request
NEWTON CUNNINGHAM7.4 nm276°On request
CARROWKEEL9.1 nm022°On request
BUNCRANA PIER10.4 nm325°On request
LIFFORD BRIDGE11.3 nm215°On request
DUNGIVEN13.1 nm105°On request
MOVILLE QUAY14.8 nm035°On request
LETTERKENNY CATHEDRAL15.6 nm263°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
Obstacle381 ft719 ft
Obstacle381 ft676 ft
Obstacle381 ft755 ft
Obstacle381 ft764 ft
Obstacle381 ft784 ft
Obstacle381 ft787 ft
Obstacle381 ft732 ft
Obstacle381 ft751 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Altnagelvin Area Hospital West Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Altnagelvin Area Hospital West Heliport located?

Altnagelvin Area Hospital West Heliport is heliport located in Altnagelvin, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 200 ft (61 m).

What time zone is Altnagelvin Area Hospital West Heliport in?

Altnagelvin Area Hospital West Heliport is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Altnagelvin Area Hospital West Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Altnagelvin Area Hospital West Heliport is approximately 1.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Altnagelvin Area Hospital West Heliport?

The nearest airport to Altnagelvin Area Hospital West Heliport is City of Derry Airport (LDY), about 5.7 nm to the ne, followed by Dunnamanagh Airstrip and Letterkenny Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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