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Heliport

Downtown Manhattan Heliport

IATA JRBICAO JRB🇺🇸 New York
Coordinates
40.7007°N, 74.0086°W
Elevation
7 ft (2 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-NY
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
12.5° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:07
Sunrise
05:39
Sunset
20:26
Civil dusk
20:59

About 14h 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 Downtown Manhattan Heliport

Downtown Manhattan Heliport

The Downtown Manhattan Heliport is a helicopter landing platform at Pier 6, on the East River, in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan in New York City. The heliport was renamed to Downtown Skyport in April 2025.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H162 ft / 19 m62 ftConc-gLightedOpen

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NEW YORK CLASS B AREA FClass BControlled1800 ft MSL7000 ft MSL
NEW YORK CLASS B AREA GClass BControlled3000 ft MSL7000 ft MSL
NEW YORK CLASS B AREA EClass BControlled1500 ft MSL7000 ft MSL
NEW YORK CLASS B AREA KClass BControlled1300 ft MSL7000 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
Central Park Tower1,549 ft230 ft
111 West 57th Street1,437 ft154 ft
432 Park Avenue1,398 ft335 ft
One World Trade Center1,368 ft33 ft
One Vanderbilt1,302 ft243 ft
30 Hudson Yards1,296 ft49 ft
Bank of America Tower1,201 ft180 ft
9 DeKalb Avenue1,066 ft108 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Downtown Manhattan Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Downtown Manhattan Heliport?

Downtown Manhattan Heliport uses the IATA code JRB.

Where is Downtown Manhattan Heliport located?

Downtown Manhattan Heliport is heliport located in New York, United States, at an elevation of 7 ft (2 m).

How many runways does Downtown Manhattan Heliport have?

Downtown Manhattan Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 62 ft / 19 m.

What time zone is Downtown Manhattan Heliport in?

Downtown Manhattan Heliport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Downtown Manhattan Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Downtown Manhattan Heliport is approximately 12.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Downtown Manhattan Heliport?

The nearest airport to Downtown Manhattan Heliport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), about 7.4 nm to the w, followed by LaGuardia Airport and Teterboro Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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