General Electric R&D Center Heliport
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About General Electric R&D Center Heliport
General Electric R&D Center Heliport is a heliport in Schenectady, United States. It sits at an elevation of 354 ft (108 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 167 ft / 51 m with a hard surface. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Schenectady County Airport (SCH), about 2.8 nm to the wnw.
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.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 167 ft / 51 m | 93 ft | Conc | Unlit | Open |
Airspace in this area(3)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALBANY COUNTY AIRPORT CLASS C | Class C | Controlled | GND | 4300 ft MSL |
| ALBANY COUNTY AIRPORT CLASS C | Class C | Controlled | 2000 ft MSL | 4300 ft MSL |
| SCHENECTADY CLASS D | Class D | Controlled | GND | 2900 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohawk Tower | 285 ft | 279 ft | — |
| Stuyvesant Tower | 285 ft | 262 ft | — |
| Eastman Tower | 285 ft | 269 ft | — |
| Livingston Tower | 285 ft | 285 ft | — |
| Carillon | 249 ft | 262 ft | — |
| St. John the Evangelist Church | 230 ft | 282 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from General Electric R&D Center Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is General Electric R&D Center Heliport located?
General Electric R&D Center Heliport is heliport located in Schenectady, United States, at an elevation of 354 ft (108 m).
How many runways does General Electric R&D Center Heliport have?
General Electric R&D Center Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 167 ft / 51 m.
What time zone is General Electric R&D Center Heliport in?
General Electric R&D Center Heliport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at General Electric R&D Center Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at General Electric R&D Center Heliport is approximately 12.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near General Electric R&D Center Heliport?
The nearest airport to General Electric R&D Center Heliport is Schenectady County Airport (SCH), about 2.8 nm to the wnw, followed by Jerry Phibbs Airport and Albany International Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. General Electric R&D Center Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.