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Yorkshire Air Museum Heliport

ICAO GB-1170🇬🇧 York, North Yorkshire
Coordinates
53.9262°N, 0.9668°W
Elevation
47 ft (14 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
GB-ENG
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.7° E

Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:32
Sunrise
06:09
Sunset
20:02
Civil dusk
20:40

About 13h 53m 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 Yorkshire Air Museum Heliport

Yorkshire Air Museum Heliport is a heliport in York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 47 ft (14 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 328 ft / 100 m. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Elvington Airfield (GB-0075), about 1 nm to the wsw.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H328 ft / 100 m164 ftGrsUnlitOpen

Services & operations

Hours
Open 7 days a week, 10:00 - 17:00, Last Entry 16:00
Services
CaféPlaygroundGift ShopDogs WelcomeCinemaWoodland WalkPicnic Areas

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NSGA YORKSHIRESpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195
TRAG YORKSHIRE LOWERSpecial useGliding sectorFL195FL240

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
NABURN MARINA4.5 nm257°On request
TADCASTER JUNCTION9.7 nm257°On request
BISHOP WOOD9.8 nm224°On request
GOOLE DOCKS14.1 nm167°On request
M1/A1 JUNCTION14.8 nm243°On request
NORTH TWR HUMBER BRIDGE22.3 nm125°On request
ELSHAM WOLDS27 nm135°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
Obstacle36 ft
Obstacle30 ft
Obstacle49 ft
Obstacle52 ft
Obstacle98 ft
Obstacle52 ft
Obstacle52 ft
Obstacle69 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Yorkshire Air Museum Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Yorkshire Air Museum Heliport located?

Yorkshire Air Museum Heliport is heliport located in York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 47 ft (14 m).

How many runways does Yorkshire Air Museum Heliport have?

Yorkshire Air Museum Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 328 ft / 100 m.

What time zone is Yorkshire Air Museum Heliport in?

Yorkshire Air Museum Heliport is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Yorkshire Air Museum Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Yorkshire Air Museum Heliport is approximately 0.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Yorkshire Air Museum Heliport?

The nearest airport to Yorkshire Air Museum Heliport is Elvington Airfield (GB-0075), about 1 nm to the wsw, followed by Gilrudding Grange Airstrip and Full Sutton Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Yorkshire Air Museum Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.