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Heliport

Fettes Police HQ

ICAO GB-1303
Coordinates
55.9611°N, 3.2264°W
Type
Heliport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.4° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:34
Sunrise
06:14
Sunset
20:15
Civil dusk
20:55

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 Fettes Police HQ

Fettes Police HQ is a heliport in United Kingdom. It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), about 4.9 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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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 CTA 4Class DCTA3500 ft MSL6000 ft MSL
EDINBURGH CTRClass DCTRGND6000 ft MSL
EDINBURGH CTA 2Class DCTA2500 ft MSL6000 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
ARTHUR´S SEAT2.4 nm115°On request
M8 JUNCTION 13.6 nm233°On request
HILLEND SKI SLOPE4.4 nm172°On request
MUSSELBURGH RACECOURSE6.3 nm098°On request
FORTH ROAD BRIDGE6.5 nm294°On request
M9 JUNCTION 1A6.5 nm267°On request
KIRKNEWTON7.8 nm236°On request
PENICUIK7.8 nm179°On request
KIRKCALDY HARBOUR9.5 nm016°On request
M9 JUNCTION 29.7 nm277°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
Obstacle745 ft
Obstacle741 ft
Obstacle817 ft
Obstacle912 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Fettes Police HQ.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fettes Police HQ located?

Fettes Police HQ is heliport located in United Kingdom.

What time zone is Fettes Police HQ in?

Fettes Police HQ is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Fettes Police HQ?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Fettes Police HQ is approximately 0.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Fettes Police HQ?

The nearest airport to Fettes Police HQ is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), about 4.9 nm to the w, followed by RAF Kirknewton and Latch Farm Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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