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Heliport

Nij Smellinghe Hospital Heliport

ICAO NL-0087🇳🇱 Drachten
Coordinates
53.0997°N, 6.1124°E
Elevation
7 ft (2 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
NL-FR
Time zone
Amsterdam(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.1° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:04
Sunrise
06:41
Sunset
20:34
Civil dusk
21:11

About 13h 54m 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 Nij Smellinghe Hospital Heliport

Nij Smellinghe Hospital Heliport is a heliport in Drachten, Netherlands. It sits at an elevation of 7 ft (2 m). It observes Europe/Amsterdam local time. The nearest airport is Drachten Airfield (EHDR), about 1.2 nm to the nne.

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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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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(10)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NIEUW MILLIGEN CTA NORTHClass ACTAFL055FL195
CTA EHAM E1Class ACTAFL065FL195
NIEUW MILLIGEN TMA AClass BTMAFL065FL195
NIEUW MILLIGEN TMA BClass DTMAFL055FL065
EHTRA 10BClass ETRAFL065FL095
EHTRA 10AClass ETRAFL095FL660
RTMZ NORTH SEA AREAClass GRMZGNDFL055
TMZ B1Special useTMZ1200 ft MSLFL065
TMZ ASpecial useTMZ1200 ft MSLFL195
EHAASpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Netherlands airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
X-RAY14.2 nm062°Compulsory
PAPA15.7 nm077°On request
UNIFORM16.4 nm107°Compulsory
NOVEMBER17.7 nm076°Compulsory
VICTOR17.7 nm094°Compulsory
ROMEO18.5 nm107°Compulsory
TANGO18.7 nm094°Compulsory
YANKEE21.1 nm067°Compulsory

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Windmolen "De Boerenzwaluw\131 ft33 ft
Obstacle49 ft26 ft
Obstacle49 ft36 ft
Obstacle49 ft26 ft
Obstacle49 ft39 ft
Obstacle49 ft30 ft
Obstacle49 ft30 ft
Obstacle49 ft39 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Nij Smellinghe Hospital Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Nij Smellinghe Hospital Heliport located?

Nij Smellinghe Hospital Heliport is heliport located in Drachten, Netherlands, at an elevation of 7 ft (2 m).

What time zone is Nij Smellinghe Hospital Heliport in?

Nij Smellinghe Hospital Heliport is in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Nij Smellinghe Hospital Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nij Smellinghe Hospital Heliport is approximately 3.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Nij Smellinghe Hospital Heliport?

The nearest airport to Nij Smellinghe Hospital Heliport is Drachten Airfield (EHDR), about 1.2 nm to the nne, followed by Leeuwarden Air Base and Groningen Airport Eelde.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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