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Heliport

Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital Heliport

ICAO GB-1157🇬🇧 Margate, Kent
Coordinates
51.3758°N, 1.3883°E
Elevation
85 ft (26 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.6° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:30
Sunrise
06:05
Sunset
19:48
Civil dusk
20:23

About 13h 43m 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 Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital Heliport

Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital Heliport is a heliport in Margate, Kent, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 85 ft (26 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Ripple Airstrip (GB-0957), about 10.3 nm to the s.

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
CLACTON CTA 7Class ACTAFL065FL195
WORTHING CTA 1Class ACTAFL065FL195
LONDON TMA 8Class ATMA5500 ft MSLFL195

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
WHISTABLE HARBOUR13.6 nm267°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
Obstacle10 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital Heliport located?

Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital Heliport is heliport located in Margate, Kent, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 85 ft (26 m).

What time zone is Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital Heliport in?

Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital Heliport is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital Heliport is approximately 1.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital Heliport?

The nearest airport to Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital Heliport is Ripple Airstrip (GB-0957), about 10.3 nm to the s, followed by Inglenook Farm Airstrip and Channel Gliding Club.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.