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Heliport

Nelly Bay Heliport

ICAO YNEY🇦🇺 Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island
Coordinates
19.1619°S, 146.8538°E
Type
Heliport
Region
AU-QLD
Time zone
Brisbane(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
7.2° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:02
Sunrise
06:24
Sunset
18:05
Civil dusk
18:27

About 11h 41m 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 Nelly Bay Heliport

Nelly Bay Heliport is a heliport in Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island, Australia (ICAO YNEY). It observes Australia/Brisbane local time. The nearest airport is Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV), about 7.4 nm to the sw.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

YNEY

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
TOWNSVILLE CTA C5Class CCTA8500 ft MSLFL125
TOWNSVILLE CTA C6Class CCTAFL125FL155
TOWNSVILLE CTA C4Class CCTA5500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
TOWNSVILLE CTA C3Class CCTA3500 ft MSL5500 ft MSL
TOWNSVILLE CTA C2Class CCTA2500 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
TOWNSVILLE CTA C1Class CCTA1500 ft MSL2500 ft MSL
TOWNSVILLE CONTROL ZONE (C)Class CCTRGND1500 ft MSL
TOWNSVILLE CTA C7Class CCTAFL155FL180
EAST COAST CTA E2Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL180
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245

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 Nelly Bay Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Nelly Bay Heliport?

The ICAO code for Nelly Bay Heliport is YNEY.

Where is Nelly Bay Heliport located?

Nelly Bay Heliport is heliport located in Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island, Australia.

What time zone is Nelly Bay Heliport in?

Nelly Bay Heliport is in the Australia/Brisbane time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Nelly Bay Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nelly Bay Heliport is approximately 7.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Nelly Bay Heliport?

The nearest airport to Nelly Bay Heliport is Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV), about 7.4 nm to the sw, followed by Lavarack (Military) Airport and Bluewater park Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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