Sellafield Helipad
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 13h 55m 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 Sellafield Helipad
Sellafield Helipad is a heliport in Sellafield, Cumbria, United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of 153 ft (47 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Barrow Walney Island Airport (BWF), about 20 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.
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(3)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSGA YORKSHIRE | Special use | Gliding sector | FL100 | FL195 |
| EGD406A ESKMEALS | Special use | Danger | GND | 50000 ft MSL |
| R413 SELLAFIELD | Special use | Restricted | GND | 2000 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | — | 482 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 495 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 472 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 482 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 456 ft | — |
| Lowca | — | 59 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 171 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 46 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sellafield Helipad.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sellafield Helipad located?
Sellafield Helipad is heliport located in Sellafield, Cumbria, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 153 ft (47 m).
What time zone is Sellafield Helipad in?
Sellafield Helipad is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Sellafield Helipad?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Sellafield Helipad is approximately 0.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Sellafield Helipad?
The nearest airport to Sellafield Helipad is Barrow Walney Island Airport (BWF), about 20 nm to the sse, followed by Berrier Airstrip and Cark airfield.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Sellafield Helipad data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.