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Heliport

Alder Springs Forest Service Heliport

ICAO US-6250🇺🇸 Elk Creek
Coordinates
39.6509°N, 122.7265°W
Elevation
4,472 ft (1,363 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-CA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
13.3° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:10
Sunrise
06:38
Sunset
19:47
Civil dusk
20:15

About 13h 9m 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 Alder Springs Forest Service Heliport

Alder Springs Forest Service Heliport is a heliport in Elk Creek, United States. It sits at an elevation of 4,472 ft (1,363 m). It observes America/Los Angeles local time. The nearest airport is Diamond M Ranch Airport (90CL), about 7.3 nm to the se.

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(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MAXWELL 1 0500-2000 MON-FRI & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger11000 ft MSLFL180
MAXWELL 2 0500-2000 MON-FRI & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger11000 ft MSLFL180

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Alder Springs Forest Service Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Alder Springs Forest Service Heliport located?

Alder Springs Forest Service Heliport is heliport located in Elk Creek, United States, at an elevation of 4,472 ft (1,363 m).

What time zone is Alder Springs Forest Service Heliport in?

Alder Springs Forest Service Heliport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Alder Springs Forest Service Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Alder Springs Forest Service Heliport is approximately 13.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Alder Springs Forest Service Heliport?

The nearest airport to Alder Springs Forest Service Heliport is Diamond M Ranch Airport (90CL), about 7.3 nm to the se, followed by Butler Airport and Elk Creek Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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