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Heliport

National Heliport

ICAO OI96🇺🇸 Columbus
Coordinates
39.9351°N, 82.8318°W
Elevation
798 ft (243 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-OH
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
7.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:43
Sunrise
06:15
Sunset
21:00
Civil dusk
21:32

About 14h 45m 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 National Heliport

National Heliport is a heliport in Columbus, United States. It sits at an elevation of 798 ft (243 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 30 ft / 9 m with a hard surface. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), about 4.7 nm to the nw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H130 ft / 9 m30 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 National Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is National Heliport located?

National Heliport is heliport located in Columbus, United States, at an elevation of 798 ft (243 m).

How many runways does National Heliport have?

National Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 30 ft / 9 m.

What time zone is National Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at National Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at National Heliport is approximately 7.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near National Heliport?

The nearest airport to National Heliport is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), about 4.7 nm to the nw, followed by Anderson Airport and Rickenbacker International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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