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Heliport

Bowen Hospital Helipad

ICAO YXBW🇦🇺 Bowen
Coordinates
20.0066°S, 148.2399°E
Elevation
84 ft (26 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
AU-QLD
Time zone
Brisbane(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
7.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 19, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:19
Sunrise
06:42
Sunset
17:46
Civil dusk
18:09

About 11h 4m 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

YXBW

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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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(12)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
SWAMPY CTA C3Class CCTAFL125FL155
SWAMPY CTA C4Class CCTAFL155FL180
SWAMPY CTA C2Class CCTA8500 ft MSLFL125
BRISBANE CENTRE AClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
EAST COAST CTA E2Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
BRISBANE EFREQUENCY A1Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL180
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL180
BOWEN QLD (YBWN) CERTSpecial useRMZGNDFL999

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Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bowen Hospital Helipad.

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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.