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Heliport

HMS Caledonia

ICAO GB-1292
Coordinates
56.0322°N, 3.4515°W
Type
Heliport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.5° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:35
Sunrise
06:15
Sunset
20:17
Civil dusk
20:56

About 14h 2m 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 HMS Caledonia

HMS Caledonia is a heliport in United Kingdom. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), about 5.6 nm to the sse.

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(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SCOTTISH TMA 3 TMZClass DTMZ6000 ft MSLFL100
SCOTTISH TMA 3Class DTMA6000 ft MSLFL195
EDINBURGH CTRClass DCTRGND6000 ft MSL
EDINBURGH CTA 3Class DCTA3500 ft MSL6000 ft MSL
NSGA SCOTLANDSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195
R603 ROSYTHSpecial useRestrictedGND2000 ft MSL

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
FORTH ROAD BRIDGE2.2 nm134°On request
M9 JUNCTION 23.6 nm214°On request
M9 JUNCTION 1A4.8 nm167°On request
M90 JUNCTION 46.2 nm018°On request
LONGANNET POWER STATION7.8 nm277°On request
M8 JUNCTION 18 nm144°On request
M9 JUNCTION 48.2 nm252°On request
KIRKNEWTON8.8 nm173°On request
BATHGATE RAILWAY STATION10.2 nm217°On request
ARTHUR´S SEAT11.1 nm118°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
Craigkelly Transmitter410 ft584 ft
Colinswell361 ft98 ft
Obstacle69 ft358 ft
Obstacle69 ft335 ft
Southrigg Wind Turbine499 ft
Obstacle574 ft
Obstacle469 ft
Obstacle551 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from HMS Caledonia.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is HMS Caledonia located?

HMS Caledonia is heliport located in United Kingdom.

What time zone is HMS Caledonia in?

HMS Caledonia is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at HMS Caledonia?

The magnetic variation (declination) at HMS Caledonia is approximately 0.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near HMS Caledonia?

The nearest airport to HMS Caledonia is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), about 5.6 nm to the sse, followed by Polmont and Latch Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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