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Heliport

George Washington Bridge Heliport

ICAO NJ54🇺🇸 Fort Lee
Coordinates
40.8501°N, 73.9662°W
Elevation
330 ft (101 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-NJ
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
12.5° W

Daylight today(Sep 3, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:57
Sunrise
06:26
Sunset
19:27
Civil dusk
19:55

About 13h 1m 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 George Washington Bridge Heliport

George Washington Bridge Heliport is a heliport in Fort Lee, United States. It sits at an elevation of 330 ft (101 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 75 ft / 23 m with a hard surface. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Teterboro Airport (TEB), about 4.3 nm to the w.

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
H175 ft / 23 m75 ftAsph/ ConcUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(6)

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 AClass BControlledGND7000 ft MSL
NEW YORK CLASS B AREA EClass BControlled1500 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 George Washington Bridge Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is George Washington Bridge Heliport located?

George Washington Bridge Heliport is heliport located in Fort Lee, United States, at an elevation of 330 ft (101 m).

How many runways does George Washington Bridge Heliport have?

George Washington Bridge Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 75 ft / 23 m.

What time zone is George Washington Bridge Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at George Washington Bridge Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at George Washington Bridge 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 George Washington Bridge Heliport?

The nearest airport to George Washington Bridge Heliport is Teterboro Airport (TEB), about 4.3 nm to the w, followed by LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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