Small airport

Heathcote Emergency Airport

ICAO YHCT

Coordinates

31.2403°S, 151.4320°E

Elevation

3,537 ft (1,078 m)

Type

Small airport

Country

🇦🇺 Australia

Region

AU-NSW

Time zone

Sydney(UTC+10:00)

Magnetic variation

11.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

06:26

Sunrise

06:52

Sunset

17:09

Civil dusk

17:36

About 10h 17m 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 Heathcote Emergency Airport

Heathcote Emergency Airport is a small airport in Australia (ICAO YHCT). It sits at an elevation of 3,537 ft (1,078 m). It observes Australia/Sydney local time. The nearest airport is Mount Sandon Airport (YMSO), about 9.1 nm to the s.

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Live weather

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Map

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Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(12)

Name	Class	Type	Floor	Ceiling
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1	Class A	CTA	FL180	FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2	Class A	CTA	FL245	FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2	Class A	CTA	FL245	FL600
BRISBANE CENTRE A	Class E	Controlled	GND	6000 ft MSL
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY	Class E	Controlled	8500 ft MSL	FL125
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL180
BRISBANE CENTRE	Class E	Controlled	GND	6000 ft MSL
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
BRISBANE CENTRE	Class E	Controlled	GND	6000 ft MSL
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY	Class E	Controlled	8500 ft MSL	FL180
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1	Class E	Controlled	FL125	FL245
EAST COAST CTA E2	Class E	Controlled	8500 ft MSL	FL125

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

Nearby airports

Mount Sandon AirportYMSO

Walcha Farm AirstripAU-0779

19.1 nm NE (42°)

Goonoo Goonoo AirportYGGO

26.5 nm W (262°)

Tamworth AirportTMW

31.7 nm WNW (288°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Heathcote Emergency Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Heathcote Emergency Airport?

The ICAO code for Heathcote Emergency Airport is YHCT.

Where is Heathcote Emergency Airport located?

Heathcote Emergency Airport is small airport located in Australia, at an elevation of 3,537 ft (1,078 m).

What time zone is Heathcote Emergency Airport in?

Heathcote Emergency Airport is in the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Heathcote Emergency Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Heathcote Emergency Airport is approximately 11.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Heathcote Emergency Airport?

The nearest airport to Heathcote Emergency Airport is Mount Sandon Airport (YMSO), about 9.1 nm to the s, followed by Walcha Airport and Woolomin Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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