Gateway Los Angeles Helipad
Daylight today(Sep 3, 2026, local time)
About 12h 49m 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 Gateway Los Angeles Helipad
Gateway Los Angeles Helipad is a heliport in Los Angeles, United States. It observes America/Los Angeles local time. The nearest airport is Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO), about 1.8 nm to the sse.
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 (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(2)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES CLASS B AREA N | Class B | Controlled | 5000 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| SANTA MONICA CLASS D | Class D | Controlled | GND | 2700 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ritz-Carlton | 666 ft | 236 ft | — |
| Century Plaza Tower II | 600 ft | 282 ft | — |
| Century Plaza Tower I | 600 ft | 272 ft | — |
| Century Plaza Tower II | 574 ft | 256 ft | — |
| Century Plaza Tower I | 571 ft | 259 ft | — |
| SunAmerica Center | 541 ft | 259 ft | — |
| Oceanwide Plaza III | 531 ft | 259 ft | — |
| Moxy & AC Hotels | 528 ft | 246 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Gateway Los Angeles Helipad.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Gateway Los Angeles Helipad located?
Gateway Los Angeles Helipad is heliport located in Los Angeles, United States.
What time zone is Gateway Los Angeles Helipad in?
Gateway Los Angeles Helipad is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Gateway Los Angeles Helipad?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Gateway Los Angeles Helipad is approximately 11.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Gateway Los Angeles Helipad?
The nearest airport to Gateway Los Angeles Helipad is Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO), about 1.8 nm to the sse, followed by Los Angeles International Airport and Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Gateway Los Angeles Helipad data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.