INS Dronacharya Heliport
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
About 12h 39m 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 INS Dronacharya Heliport
INS Dronacharya Heliport is a heliport in Kochi, India. It sits at an elevation of 15 ft (5 m). It observes Asia/Kolkata local time. The nearest airport is INS Garuda / Willingdon Island Naval Air Station (VOCC), about 1.9 nm to the e.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
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(2)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUMBAI | Special use | FIR | GND | FL999 |
| CHENNAI | Special use | FIR | GND | FL999 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all India airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIR Jade Heights-1 | 390 ft | 16 ft | — |
| AWHO Tower 1 | 318 ft | 23 ft | — |
| AWHO Tower 2 | 318 ft | 30 ft | — |
| Jomer Symphony | 305 ft | 56 ft | — |
| Kochi Marriott Hotel | 272 ft | 33 ft | — |
| MIR Green Metropolis - Emerald Park | 269 ft | 20 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from INS Dronacharya Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is INS Dronacharya Heliport located?
INS Dronacharya Heliport is heliport located in Kochi, India, at an elevation of 15 ft (5 m).
What time zone is INS Dronacharya Heliport in?
INS Dronacharya Heliport is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+05:30).
What is the magnetic variation at INS Dronacharya Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at INS Dronacharya Heliport is approximately 1.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near INS Dronacharya Heliport?
The nearest airport to INS Dronacharya Heliport is INS Garuda / Willingdon Island Naval Air Station (VOCC), about 1.9 nm to the e, followed by Cochin International Airport and Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. INS Dronacharya Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.