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Heliport

Gisborne Helipad

ICAO YGIS🇦🇺 Gisborne
Coordinates
37.4842°S, 144.5856°E
Elevation
1,373 ft (418 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
AU-VIC
Time zone
Melbourne(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
11.6° E

Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:20
Sunrise
06:46
Sunset
18:00
Civil dusk
18:26

About 11h 14m 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 Gisborne Helipad

Gisborne Helipad is a heliport in Gisborne, Australia (ICAO YGIS). It sits at an elevation of 1,373 ft (418 m). It observes Australia/Melbourne local time. The nearest airport is Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield (YPEF), about 5.7 nm to the ese.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
MELBOURNE CTA C7NClass CCTA8500 ft MSLFL125
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C1Class CCTAFL125FL155
MELBOURNE CTA C5Class CCTA4500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
MELBOURNE CTA C3Class CCTA2500 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
MELBOURNE CTA C4Class CCTA3500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C2Class CCTAFL155FL180
MELBOURNE CENTRE AClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
EAST COAST CTA E1Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGNDFL125
MELBOURNE CENTRE CClass EControlledGND8500 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 Gisborne Helipad.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Gisborne Helipad?

The ICAO code for Gisborne Helipad is YGIS.

Where is Gisborne Helipad located?

Gisborne Helipad is heliport located in Gisborne, Australia, at an elevation of 1,373 ft (418 m).

What time zone is Gisborne Helipad in?

Gisborne Helipad is in the Australia/Melbourne time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Gisborne Helipad?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gisborne Helipad is approximately 11.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gisborne Helipad?

The nearest airport to Gisborne Helipad is Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield (YPEF), about 5.7 nm to the ese, followed by Flying Circus Airfield and Riddell Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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