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Heliport

Banana Island Helipad

ICAO QA-0003🇶🇦 Doha
Coordinates
25.2968°N, 51.6390°E
Type
Heliport
Region
QA-DA
Time zone
Qatar(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
2.6° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:50
Sunrise
05:14
Sunset
17:57
Civil dusk
18:21

About 12h 44m 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 Banana Island Helipad

Banana Island Helipad is a heliport in Doha, Qatar. It observes Asia/Qatar local time. The nearest airport is Hamad International Airport (DOH), about 2.2 nm to the sw.

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(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DOHA TMA 3Class CTMA4500 ft MSLFL150
DOHA TMA 1AClass CTMA2500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
DOHA TMA 1Class CTMA2500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
DOHA CTRClass DCTRGND2500 ft MSL

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
CRA3.8 nm232°Compulsory
RDS7 nm258°Compulsory
THM7.5 nm237°Compulsory
HZM8 nm285°Compulsory
ASP10.7 nm259°Compulsory
ZUL11.4 nm245°Compulsory
SOF15.4 nm295°Compulsory
ALF15.9 nm292°Compulsory
SPT19.6 nm199°Compulsory
SML23.4 nm327°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
Kempinski Residences & Suites830 ft33 ft
Palm Tower 2804 ft36 ft
Palm Tower 1804 ft36 ft
Al Darwish Tower755 ft36 ft
Sinyar Tower755 ft49 ft
Al Faisal Tower745 ft49 ft
Intercontinental Hotel West Bay722 ft56 ft
Navigation Tower - Qatar Gas722 ft39 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Banana Island Helipad.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Banana Island Helipad located?

Banana Island Helipad is heliport located in Doha, Qatar.

What time zone is Banana Island Helipad in?

Banana Island Helipad is in the Asia/Qatar time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Banana Island Helipad?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Banana Island Helipad is approximately 2.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Banana Island Helipad?

The nearest airport to Banana Island Helipad is Hamad International Airport (DOH), about 2.2 nm to the sw, followed by Doha International Airport and Mesaleed Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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