Charles A. Cannon, Jr Memorial Hospital Heliport
Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)
About 12h 57m 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 Charles A. Cannon, Jr Memorial Hospital Heliport
Charles A. Cannon, Jr Memorial Hospital Heliport is a heliport in Banner Elk, United States. It sits at an elevation of 3,000 ft (914 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft / 15 m with a hard surface. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Elk River Airport (NC06), about 5.8 nm to the nnw.
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)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 50 ft / 15 m | 50 ft | Conc | Unlit | Open |
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broyhill Wind Turbine | — | 3,550 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Charles A. Cannon, Jr Memorial Hospital Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Charles A. Cannon, Jr Memorial Hospital Heliport located?
Charles A. Cannon, Jr Memorial Hospital Heliport is heliport located in Banner Elk, United States, at an elevation of 3,000 ft (914 m).
How many runways does Charles A. Cannon, Jr Memorial Hospital Heliport have?
Charles A. Cannon, Jr Memorial Hospital Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 50 ft / 15 m.
What time zone is Charles A. Cannon, Jr Memorial Hospital Heliport in?
Charles A. Cannon, Jr Memorial Hospital Heliport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Charles A. Cannon, Jr Memorial Hospital Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Charles A. Cannon, Jr Memorial Hospital Heliport is approximately 7.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Charles A. Cannon, Jr Memorial Hospital Heliport?
The nearest airport to Charles A. Cannon, Jr Memorial Hospital Heliport is Elk River Airport (NC06), about 5.8 nm to the nnw, followed by Avery County Morrison Field and Boone Inc Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Charles A. Cannon, Jr Memorial Hospital Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.