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Heliport

Tusquitee Heliport

ICAO NC53🇺🇸 Murphy
Coordinates
35.0793°N, 84.0249°W
Elevation
1,528 ft (466 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-NC
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
6° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:45
Sunrise
07:10
Sunset
20:03
Civil dusk
20:29

About 12h 53m 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 Tusquitee Heliport

Tusquitee Heliport is a heliport in Murphy, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,528 ft (466 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 150 ft / 46 m with a hard surface. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Western Carolina Regional Airport (KRHP), about 10.6 nm to the ne.

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)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H1150 ft / 46 m150 ftConcUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tusquitee Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tusquitee Heliport located?

Tusquitee Heliport is heliport located in Murphy, United States, at an elevation of 1,528 ft (466 m).

How many runways does Tusquitee Heliport have?

Tusquitee Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 150 ft / 46 m.

What time zone is Tusquitee Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Tusquitee Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tusquitee Heliport is approximately 6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tusquitee Heliport?

The nearest airport to Tusquitee Heliport is Western Carolina Regional Airport (KRHP), about 10.6 nm to the ne, followed by Blairsville Airport and Tusquittee Landing Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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