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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(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:41
Sunrise
06:22
Sunset
20:25
Civil dusk
21:06

About 14h 4m 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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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(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
Obstacle1,033 ft
Obstacle1,175 ft
Obstacle1,033 ft
Obstacle1,115 ft
Obstacle1,161 ft
Obstacle1,362 ft
Obstacle1,070 ft
Obstacle1,112 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.