Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant Heliport
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About Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant Heliport
Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant Heliport is a heliport in Welch, United States. It sits at an elevation of 696 ft (212 m). It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is STOL Airport (US-1159), about 4.5 nm to the nnw.
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.
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINNEAPOLIS CLASS B AREA D | Class B | Controlled | 4000 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
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Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant Heliport located?
Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant Heliport is heliport located in Welch, United States, at an elevation of 696 ft (212 m).
What time zone is Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant Heliport in?
Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant Heliport is approximately 0.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant Heliport?
The nearest airport to Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant Heliport is STOL Airport (US-1159), about 4.5 nm to the nnw, followed by Ries Farms Runway and Red Wing Regional Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.