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Heliport

Norfolk Naval Station Airport

ICAO KNHULocal NHU🇺🇸 Norfolk
Coordinates
36.9556°N, 76.3035°W
Elevation
9 ft (3 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-VA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
10.8° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:11
Sunrise
06:38
Sunset
19:34
Civil dusk
20:01

About 12h 56m 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 Norfolk Naval Station Airport

Norfolk Naval Station Airport is a heliport in Norfolk, United States (ICAO KNHU). It sits at an elevation of 9 ft (3 m) and has 10 runways, the longest 1,705 ft / 520 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) (NGU), about 1.3 nm to the sse.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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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 (10)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
9H / 27H1,705 ft / 520 m150 ftAspUnlitOpen
H5120 ft / 37 m120 ftConUnlitOpen
H9120 ft / 37 m120 ftConUnlitOpen
H7120 ft / 37 m120 ftConUnlitOpen
H8120 ft / 37 m120 ftConUnlitOpen
H3120 ft / 37 m120 ftConUnlitOpen
H4120 ft / 37 m120 ftConUnlitOpen
H6120 ft / 37 m120 ftConUnlitOpen
H275 ft / 23 m75 ftAspUnlitOpen
H175 ft / 23 m75 ftAspUnlitOpen

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2608 · effective Aug 6, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Airport diagram (1)

Instrument approaches (3)

Departure procedures (SIDs) (2)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

Showing 7 of 7 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NORFOLK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlled1200 ft MSL4000 ft MSL
NORFOLK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlled2000 ft MSL4000 ft MSL
NORFOLK NAS CLASS DClass DControlledGND2000 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
Obstacle495 ft26 ft
ICON Luxury Apartments315 ft92 ft
Obstacle13 ft
Obstacle20 ft
WXTG-AM (Hampton)20 ft
Obstacle59 ft
Obstacle36 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Norfolk Naval Station Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Norfolk Naval Station Airport?

The ICAO code for Norfolk Naval Station Airport is KNHU.

Where is Norfolk Naval Station Airport located?

Norfolk Naval Station Airport is heliport located in Norfolk, United States, at an elevation of 9 ft (3 m).

How many runways does Norfolk Naval Station Airport have?

Norfolk Naval Station Airport has 10 runways, the longest being 1,705 ft / 520 m.

What time zone is Norfolk Naval Station Airport in?

Norfolk Naval Station Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Norfolk Naval Station Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Norfolk Naval Station Airport is approximately 10.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Norfolk Naval Station Airport?

The nearest airport to Norfolk Naval Station Airport is Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) (NGU), about 1.3 nm to the sse, followed by Norfolk International Airport and Langley Air Force Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Norfolk Naval Station Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.