Detroit Border Patrol Heliport
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
About 14h 58m 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 Detroit Border Patrol Heliport
Detroit Border Patrol Heliport is a heliport in Detroit, United States. It sits at an elevation of 586 ft (179 m). It observes America/Detroit local time. The nearest airport is Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET), about 3.1 nm to the nw.
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(5)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DETROIT CLASS B AREA C | Class B | Controlled | 3000 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| DETROIT CLASS B AREA E | Class B | Controlled | 3500 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| DETROIT CLASS B AREA F | Class B | Controlled | 4000 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| DETROIT CLASS B AREA H | Class B | Controlled | 6000 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| DETROIT CLASS D | Class D | Controlled | GND | 3100 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 715 ft | 607 ft | — |
| Ally Detroit Center | 607 ft | 591 ft | — |
| Guardian Building | 495 ft | 620 ft | — |
| Book Tower | 476 ft | 617 ft | — |
| Renaissance Center Tower 300 | 472 ft | 564 ft | — |
| Renaissance Center Tower 100 | 472 ft | 564 ft | — |
| Renaissance Center Tower 200 | 472 ft | 564 ft | — |
| Renaissance Center Tower 400 | 472 ft | 564 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Detroit Border Patrol Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Detroit Border Patrol Heliport located?
Detroit Border Patrol Heliport is heliport located in Detroit, United States, at an elevation of 586 ft (179 m).
What time zone is Detroit Border Patrol Heliport in?
Detroit Border Patrol Heliport is in the America/Detroit time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Detroit Border Patrol Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Detroit Border Patrol Heliport is approximately 7.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Detroit Border Patrol Heliport?
The nearest airport to Detroit Border Patrol Heliport is Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET), about 3.1 nm to the nw, followed by Windsor International Airport and Belle River Field.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Detroit Border Patrol Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.