Furness General Hospital Helipad
Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)
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About Furness General Hospital Helipad
Furness General Hospital Helipad is a heliport in Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 167 ft (51 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Barrow Walney Island Airport (BWF), about 2.2 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.
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)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YORKSHIRE CTA 7 | Class A | CTA | FL145 | FL195 |
| YORKSHIRE CTA 4 | Class A | CTA | FL125 | FL195 |
| WALNEY | Class G | ATZ | GND | 2044 ft MSL |
| NSGA YORKSHIRE | Special use | Gliding sector | FL100 | FL195 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
VFR reporting points nearby
| Point | Distance | Bearing | Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLEETWOOD | 14.1 nm | 156° | On request |
| POULTON | 18.8 nm | 156° | On request |
| TALL TOWER | 19.9 nm | 164° | On request |
| GARSTANG MARINA | 20.1 nm | 133° | On request |
| M55 JUNCTION 3 | 22.6 nm | 150° | On request |
| INSKIP | 22.7 nm | 144° | On request |
| M6 JUNCTION M55 | 26.6 nm | 137° | 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 246 ft | 39 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 131 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 495 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 223 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 407 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 436 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 121 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 259 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Furness General Hospital Helipad.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Furness General Hospital Helipad located?
Furness General Hospital Helipad is heliport located in Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 167 ft (51 m).
What time zone is Furness General Hospital Helipad in?
Furness General Hospital Helipad is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Furness General Hospital Helipad?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Furness General Hospital Helipad is approximately 0.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Furness General Hospital Helipad?
The nearest airport to Furness General Hospital Helipad is Barrow Walney Island Airport (BWF), about 2.2 nm to the w, followed by Cark airfield and Middleton Sands Microlight.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Furness General Hospital Helipad data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.