Heron Island Helipad
Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)
About 11h 36m 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 Heron Island Helipad
Heron Island Helipad is a heliport in Heron Island, Australia. It sits at an elevation of 8 ft (2 m). It observes Australia/Brisbane local time. The nearest airport is Rodds Bay Airstrip (AU-0745), about 42 nm to the ssw.
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(7)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRISBANE FIR CTA A1 | Class A | CTA | FL180 | FL245 |
| BRISBANE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| BRISBANE EFREQUENCY | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL245 |
| EAST COAST CTA E2 | Class E | Controlled | 8500 ft MSL | FL125 |
| BRISBANE EFREQUENCY | Class E | Controlled | 8500 ft MSL | FL180 |
| CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1 | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL245 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Australia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Heron Island Helipad.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Heron Island Helipad located?
Heron Island Helipad is heliport located in Heron Island, Australia, at an elevation of 8 ft (2 m).
What time zone is Heron Island Helipad in?
Heron Island Helipad is in the Australia/Brisbane time zone (UTC+10:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Heron Island Helipad?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Heron Island Helipad is approximately 9.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Heron Island Helipad?
The nearest airport to Heron Island Helipad is Rodds Bay Airstrip (AU-0745), about 42 nm to the ssw, followed by Gladstone Airport and Agnes Water private Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Heron Island Helipad data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.