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Heliport

Oban Bay Helipad

ICAO GB-1072
Coordinates
56.4116°N, 5.4824°W
Type
Heliport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.4° W

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:14
Sunrise
07:52
Sunset
18:25
Civil dusk
19:03

About 10h 34m 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 Oban Bay Helipad

Oban Bay Helipad is a heliport in United Kingdom. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Oban Airport (OBN), about 4.2 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.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NSGA SCOTLANDSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle—1,033 ft—
Obstacle—1,175 ft—
Obstacle—1,033 ft—
Obstacle—1,115 ft—
Obstacle—1,161 ft—
Obstacle—1,362 ft—
Obstacle—1,070 ft—
Obstacle—1,112 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Oban Bay Helipad.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Oban Bay Helipad located?

Oban Bay Helipad is heliport located in United Kingdom.

What time zone is Oban Bay Helipad in?

Oban Bay Helipad is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Oban Bay Helipad?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Oban Bay Helipad is approximately 1.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Oban Bay Helipad?

The nearest airport to Oban Bay Helipad is Oban Airport (OBN), about 4.2 nm to the ne, followed by Glensanda Airstrip and Glenforsa Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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