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Heliport

Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Heliport

ICAO US-6261🇺🇸 Athens
Coordinates
34.7078°N, 87.1203°W
Elevation
568 ft (173 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-AL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.9° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:57
Sunrise
06:23
Sunset
19:15
Civil dusk
19:41

About 12h 52m 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 Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Heliport

Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Heliport is a heliport in Athens, United States. It sits at an elevation of 568 ft (173 m). It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Beechwood Airpark (56AL), about 4.7 nm to the nw.

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.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle400 ft702 ft
Obstacle322 ft732 ft
Tower 1308 ft758 ft
Tower 4308 ft761 ft
Tower 3308 ft741 ft
Tower 2308 ft738 ft
Obstacle295 ft679 ft
Obstacle279 ft764 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Heliport located?

Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Heliport is heliport located in Athens, United States, at an elevation of 568 ft (173 m).

What time zone is Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Heliport in?

Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Heliport is approximately 3.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Heliport?

The nearest airport to Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Heliport is Beechwood Airpark (56AL), about 4.7 nm to the nw, followed by Elk Haven Airport and Pryor Field Regional Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.