Bowen Hospital Helipad
Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)
About 12h 30m 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 Bowen Hospital Helipad
Bowen Hospital Helipad is a heliport in Bowen, Australia (ICAO YXBW). It sits at an elevation of 84 ft (26 m). It observes Australia/Brisbane local time. The nearest airport is Bowen Airport (ZBO), about 1.6 nm to the wsw.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live weather
YXBWNOTAMs
YXBWReference 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
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
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.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
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(12)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| BRISBANE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| BRISBANE FIR CTA A1 | Class A | CTA | FL180 | FL245 |
| SWAMPY CTA C3 | Class C | CTA | FL125 | FL155 |
| SWAMPY CTA C4 | Class C | CTA | FL155 | FL180 |
| SWAMPY CTA C2 | Class C | CTA | 8500 ft MSL | FL125 |
| BRISBANE CENTRE A | Class E | Controlled | GND | 6000 ft MSL |
| CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1 | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL245 |
| EAST COAST CTA E2 | Class E | Controlled | 8500 ft MSL | FL125 |
| BRISBANE EFREQUENCY A1 | Class E | Controlled | 8500 ft MSL | FL180 |
| BRISBANE EFREQUENCY | Class E | Controlled | 8500 ft MSL | FL180 |
| BOWEN QLD (YBWN) CERT | Special use | RMZ | GND | FL999 |
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 Bowen Hospital Helipad.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Bowen Hospital Helipad?
The ICAO code for Bowen Hospital Helipad is YXBW.
Where is Bowen Hospital Helipad located?
Bowen Hospital Helipad is heliport located in Bowen, Australia, at an elevation of 84 ft (26 m).
What time zone is Bowen Hospital Helipad in?
Bowen Hospital Helipad is in the Australia/Brisbane time zone (UTC+10:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Bowen Hospital Helipad?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Bowen Hospital Helipad is approximately 7.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Bowen Hospital Helipad?
The nearest airport to Bowen Hospital Helipad is Bowen Airport (ZBO), about 1.6 nm to the wsw, followed by cape cloucester airstrip 300m length and Hideaway Bay Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Bowen Hospital Helipad data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.