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Heliport

Watsons Bay Helipad

ICAO YWTB🇦🇺 Watsons Bay
Coordinates
33.8350°S, 151.2806°E
Elevation
140 ft (43 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
AU-NSW
Time zone
Sydney(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
12.8° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:50
Sunrise
06:15
Sunset
17:37
Civil dusk
18:02

About 11h 22m 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 Watsons Bay Helipad

Watsons Bay Helipad is a heliport in Watsons Bay, Australia (ICAO YWTB). It sits at an elevation of 140 ft (43 m). It observes Australia/Sydney local time. The nearest airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), about 8.4 nm to the sw.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

YWTB

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
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
SYDNEY CTA C10Class CCTA7500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C1Class CCTAFL125FL155
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C2Class CCTAFL155FL180
SYDNEY CTA C11Class CCTA8500 ft MSLFL115
SYDNEY CTA C12Class CCTAFL115FL125
SYDNEY CTA C09Class CCTA4500 ft MSL7500 ft MSL
SYDNEY CTA C06Class CCTA2500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
SYDNEY CTA C03Class CCTA1000 ft MSL2500 ft MSL
SYDNEY CTA C01AClass CCTA500 ft MSL2500 ft MSL
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle1,014 ft167 ft
Obstacle951 ft167 ft
Sydney Tower886 ft167 ft
Obstacle774 ft322 ft
Governor Phillip Tower745 ft299 ft
Aurora Place719 ft285 ft
Chifley Tower709 ft220 ft
Obstacle676 ft112 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Watsons Bay Helipad.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Watsons Bay Helipad?

The ICAO code for Watsons Bay Helipad is YWTB.

Where is Watsons Bay Helipad located?

Watsons Bay Helipad is heliport located in Watsons Bay, Australia, at an elevation of 140 ft (43 m).

What time zone is Watsons Bay Helipad in?

Watsons Bay Helipad is in the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Watsons Bay Helipad?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Watsons Bay Helipad is approximately 12.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Watsons Bay Helipad?

The nearest airport to Watsons Bay Helipad is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), about 8.4 nm to the sw, followed by Sydney Bankstown Airport and Holsworthy (Military) Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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