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Heliport

Wolfelt Heliport

ICAO IG06🇺🇸 Lafayette
Coordinates
40.4881°N, 86.8519°W
Elevation
560 ft (171 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-IN
Time zone
Indianapolis(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
4.6° W

Daylight today(Sep 11, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:58
Sunrise
07:25
Sunset
20:05
Civil dusk
20:32

About 12h 40m 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 Wolfelt Heliport

Wolfelt Heliport is a heliport in Lafayette, United States. It sits at an elevation of 560 ft (171 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 130 ft / 40 m. It observes America/Indiana/Indianapolis local time. The nearest airport is Dahnke Airport (51IN), about 2.5 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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H1130 ft / 40 m130 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
HILL TOP 0800-1900 TUE-SAT & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger10000 ft MSL17999 ft MSL

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle712 ft
Obstacle682 ft
Obstacle715 ft
Obstacle705 ft
Obstacle738 ft
Obstacle722 ft
Obstacle725 ft
Obstacle696 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Wolfelt Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wolfelt Heliport located?

Wolfelt Heliport is heliport located in Lafayette, United States, at an elevation of 560 ft (171 m).

How many runways does Wolfelt Heliport have?

Wolfelt Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 130 ft / 40 m.

What time zone is Wolfelt Heliport in?

Wolfelt Heliport is in the America/Indiana/Indianapolis time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Wolfelt Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wolfelt Heliport is approximately 4.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wolfelt Heliport?

The nearest airport to Wolfelt Heliport is Dahnke Airport (51IN), about 2.5 nm to the w, followed by Rush STOLport and Purdue University Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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