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Heliport

Green Island Helipad

ICAO YGNI🇦🇺 Cairns
Coordinates
16.7603°S, 145.9719°E
Elevation
23 ft (7 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
AU-QLD
Time zone
Brisbane(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
6.5° E

Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:03
Sunrise
06:25
Sunset
18:10
Civil dusk
18:32

About 11h 46m 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 Green Island Helipad

Green Island Helipad is a heliport in Cairns, Australia (ICAO YGNI). It sits at an elevation of 23 ft (7 m). It observes Australia/Brisbane local time. The nearest airport is Cairns International Airport (CNS), about 14.6 nm to the wsw.

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 A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
CAIRNS CTA C6Class CCTA5500 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
CAIRNS CTA C9Class CCTAFL125FL180
CAIRNS CTA C7Class CCTA6500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
CAIRNS CTA C8Class CCTA8500 ft MSLFL125
CAIRNS CTA C5Class CCTA4500 ft MSL5500 ft MSL
CAIRNS CTA C4Class CCTA3500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
CAIRNS CTA C3Class CCTA2500 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
EAST COAST CTA E2Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY BClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL180
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY CClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125

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 Green Island Helipad.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Green Island Helipad?

The ICAO code for Green Island Helipad is YGNI.

Where is Green Island Helipad located?

Green Island Helipad is heliport located in Cairns, Australia, at an elevation of 23 ft (7 m).

What time zone is Green Island Helipad in?

Green Island Helipad is in the Australia/Brisbane time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Green Island Helipad?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Green Island Helipad is approximately 6.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Green Island Helipad?

The nearest airport to Green Island Helipad is Cairns International Airport (CNS), about 14.6 nm to the wsw, followed by Koah Airport and Yalkulka Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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