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Heliport

Ohio Bldg Authority Heliport

ICAO OH53🇺🇸 Columbus
Coordinates
39.9626°N, 82.9994°W
Elevation
1,354 ft (413 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-OH
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
7.2° W

Daylight today(Sep 5, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:37
Sunrise
07:04
Sunset
19:59
Civil dusk
20:27

About 12h 55m 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 Ohio Bldg Authority Heliport

Ohio Bldg Authority Heliport is a heliport in Columbus, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,354 ft (413 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 55 ft / 17 m with a hard surface. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), about 5.4 nm to the ene.

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
H155 ft / 17 m55 ftAsph/ ConcUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
COLUMBUS CLASS CClass CControlledGND4800 ft MSL
COLUMBUS CLASS CClass CControlled2500 ft MSL4800 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
Obstacle1,066 ft758 ft
Rhodes State Office Tower630 ft761 ft
LeVeque Tower554 ft771 ft
William Green Building525 ft751 ft
Huntington Center512 ft807 ft
One Nationwide Plaza486 ft781 ft
The Continental Plaza440 ft699 ft
Three Nationwide Plaza407 ft781 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Ohio Bldg Authority Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ohio Bldg Authority Heliport located?

Ohio Bldg Authority Heliport is heliport located in Columbus, United States, at an elevation of 1,354 ft (413 m).

How many runways does Ohio Bldg Authority Heliport have?

Ohio Bldg Authority Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 55 ft / 17 m.

What time zone is Ohio Bldg Authority Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Ohio Bldg Authority Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ohio Bldg Authority Heliport is approximately 7.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ohio Bldg Authority Heliport?

The nearest airport to Ohio Bldg Authority Heliport is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), about 5.4 nm to the ene, followed by Bolton Field and The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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