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Heliport

Cradle Mountain Helipad

ICAO YCDL🇦🇺 Middlesex
Coordinates
41.5774°S, 145.9413°E
Type
Heliport
Region
AU-TAS
Time zone
Hobart(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
14.2° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:19
Sunrise
06:47
Sunset
17:50
Civil dusk
18:18

About 11h 3m 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 Cradle Mountain Helipad

Cradle Mountain Helipad is a heliport in Middlesex, Australia (ICAO YCDL). It has 1 runway, the longest 3,018 ft / 920 m. It observes Australia/Hobart local time. The nearest airport is The Vale Airport (YVAL), about 17 nm to the ene.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

YCDL

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
02 / 203,018 ft / 920 mXUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF124.100 MHz
MISCMISC119.500 MHz

Airspace in this area(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY CClass EControlledFL125FL180
MELBOURNE CENTRE BClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Cradle Mountain Helipad.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Cradle Mountain Helipad?

The ICAO code for Cradle Mountain Helipad is YCDL.

Where is Cradle Mountain Helipad located?

Cradle Mountain Helipad is heliport located in Middlesex, Australia.

How many runways does Cradle Mountain Helipad have?

Cradle Mountain Helipad has 1 runway, the longest being 3,018 ft / 920 m.

What time zone is Cradle Mountain Helipad in?

Cradle Mountain Helipad is in the Australia/Hobart time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Cradle Mountain Helipad?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Cradle Mountain Helipad is approximately 14.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Cradle Mountain Helipad?

The nearest airport to Cradle Mountain Helipad is The Vale Airport (YVAL), about 17 nm to the ene, followed by Mole Creek Airport and Waratah Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Cradle Mountain Helipad data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.