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Heliport

Universitario de Canarias Hospital Heliport

ICAO GCHU🇪🇸 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Coordinates
28.4561°N, 16.2919°W
Elevation
1,080 ft (329 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
ES-CN
Time zone
Canary(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
3.6° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:19
Sunrise
07:43
Sunset
20:31
Civil dusk
20:55

About 12h 47m 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 Universitario de Canarias Hospital Heliport

Universitario de Canarias Hospital Heliport is a heliport in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain (ICAO GCHU). It sits at an elevation of 1,080 ft (329 m). It observes Atlantic/Canary local time. The nearest airport is Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN), about 3.1 nm to the wnw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

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(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CANARIAS TMA-1Class DTMA1650 ft MSLFL145
TENERIFE NORTE CTRClass DCTRGND4500 ft MSL
TENERIFE NORTE ATZClass DATZGND3000 ft GND
J602Special useAirwayFL095FL145
H274Special useAirwayFL095FL145
G851Special useAirwayFL095FL145
G5Special useAirwayFL095FL145

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Spain airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
NE2.9 nm312°Compulsory
SW3.3 nm285°Compulsory
S3.6 nm207°Compulsory
E4.4 nm076°Compulsory
W8.8 nm267°Compulsory
N9.2 nm340°Compulsory
E18.6 nm204°Compulsory

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.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Universitario de Canarias Hospital Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Universitario de Canarias Hospital Heliport?

The ICAO code for Universitario de Canarias Hospital Heliport is GCHU.

Where is Universitario de Canarias Hospital Heliport located?

Universitario de Canarias Hospital Heliport is heliport located in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, at an elevation of 1,080 ft (329 m).

What time zone is Universitario de Canarias Hospital Heliport in?

Universitario de Canarias Hospital Heliport is in the Atlantic/Canary time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Universitario de Canarias Hospital Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Universitario de Canarias Hospital Heliport is approximately 3.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Universitario de Canarias Hospital Heliport?

The nearest airport to Universitario de Canarias Hospital Heliport is Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN), about 3.1 nm to the wnw, followed by Tenerife Sur Airport and La Gomera Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Universitario de Canarias Hospital Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.