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Heliport

Ayr University Hospital

ICAO GB-1298
Coordinates
55.4308°N, 4.5982°W
Type
Heliport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.9° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:39
Sunrise
06:19
Sunset
20:22
Civil dusk
21:02

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 Ayr University Hospital

Ayr University Hospital is a heliport in United Kingdom. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK), about 4.3 nm to the n.

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 2 TMZClass DTMZ6000 ft MSLFL100
SCOTTISH TMA 2Class DTMA5500 ft MSLFL195
PRESTWICK CTA 5Class DCTA3500 ft MSL5500 ft MSL
PRESTWICK CTA 3Class DCTA3000 ft MSL5500 ft MSL
PRESTWICK CTRClass DCTRGND5500 ft MSL
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
DOONFOOT1.9 nm288°On request
DALRYMPLE2 nm174°On request
HEADS OF AYR3.9 nm272°On request
CULZEAN BAY6.9 nm238°On request
MAUCHLINE9 nm055°On request
DALMELLINGTON9.4 nm133°On request
CUMNOCK10.8 nm082°On request
IRVINE HARBOUR11.3 nm343°On request
KILMARNOCK RAILWAY SATION11.4 nm017°On request
PLADDA17.7 nm269°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
Obstacle932 ft
Obstacle958 ft
Obstacle994 ft
Obstacle1,020 ft
Obstacle1,083 ft
Obstacle981 ft
Obstacle968 ft
Obstacle92 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Ayr University Hospital.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ayr University Hospital located?

Ayr University Hospital is heliport located in United Kingdom.

What time zone is Ayr University Hospital in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Ayr University Hospital?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ayr University Hospital is approximately 0.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ayr University Hospital?

The nearest airport to Ayr University Hospital is Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK), about 4.3 nm to the n, followed by New Grimmet Farm Airstrip and Kilkerran UL.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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