Palomar Observatory Parking Lot Helipad
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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 Palomar Observatory Parking Lot Helipad
Palomar Observatory Parking Lot Helipad is a heliport in Palomar Mountain, United States. It sits at an elevation of 5,517 ft (1,682 m). It observes America/Los Angeles local time. The nearest airport is Lyall-Roberts Airport (37CL), about 6.5 nm to the wsw.
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 (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Palomar Observatory Parking Lot Helipad.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Palomar Observatory Parking Lot Helipad located?
Palomar Observatory Parking Lot Helipad is heliport located in Palomar Mountain, United States, at an elevation of 5,517 ft (1,682 m).
What time zone is Palomar Observatory Parking Lot Helipad in?
Palomar Observatory Parking Lot Helipad is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Palomar Observatory Parking Lot Helipad?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Palomar Observatory Parking Lot Helipad is approximately 10.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Palomar Observatory Parking Lot Helipad?
The nearest airport to Palomar Observatory Parking Lot Helipad is Lyall-Roberts Airport (37CL), about 6.5 nm to the wsw, followed by Pauma Valley Air Park and Lake Riverside Estates Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Palomar Observatory Parking Lot Helipad data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.