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Heliport

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

ICAO GB-1287
Coordinates
55.8616°N, 4.3421°W
Type
Heliport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.8° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:39
Sunrise
06:19
Sunset
20:20
Civil dusk
20:59

About 14h 1m 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 Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Hospital is a heliport in United Kingdom. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Glasgow Airport (GLA), about 3.1 nm to the w.

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(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
GLASGOW CTRClass DCTRGND6000 ft MSL
SCOTTISH TMA 3 TMZClass DTMZ6000 ft MSLFL100
SCOTTISH TMA 3Class DTMA6000 ft MSLFL195
NSGA SCOTLANDSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195

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
KINGSTON BRIDGE2.5 nm098°On request
BARRHEAD4.1 nm204°On request
ERSKINE BRIDGE5.4 nm311°On request
BISHOPTON5.9 nm294°On request
EAST KILBRIDE8.2 nm136°On request
BAILLIESTON8.5 nm093°On request
DUMBARTON9.1 nm303°On request
KILMACOLM9.8 nm282°On request
ALEXANDRIA11 nm314°On request
ARDMORE POINT13.7 nm299°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
Glasgow Tower417 ft16 ft
Cathkin Braes Wind Farm394 ft584 ft
Obstacle361 ft748 ft
Obstacle361 ft791 ft
Obstacle361 ft856 ft
Obstacle361 ft751 ft
Obstacle361 ft827 ft
Newlands243 ft207 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 Hospital.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Queen Elizabeth Hospital located?

Queen Elizabeth Hospital is heliport located in United Kingdom.

What time zone is Queen Elizabeth Hospital in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Queen Elizabeth Hospital?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Queen Elizabeth Hospital is approximately 0.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Queen Elizabeth Hospital?

The nearest airport to Queen Elizabeth Hospital is Glasgow Airport (GLA), about 3.1 nm to the w, followed by South Barnbeth Farm Airstrip and Nethershields Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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