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Heliport

Forbes Hospital Heliport

ICAO YXFO🇦🇺 Forbes
Coordinates
33.3959°S, 148.0138°E
Elevation
760 ft (232 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
AU-NSW
Time zone
Sydney(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
11.5° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:05
Sunrise
06:30
Sunset
17:49
Civil dusk
18:14

About 11h 19m 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 Forbes Hospital Heliport

Forbes Hospital Heliport is a heliport in Forbes, Australia (ICAO YXFO). It sits at an elevation of 760 ft (232 m). It observes Australia/Sydney local time. The nearest airport is Forbes Airport (FRB), about 4.4 nm to the wnw.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

YXFO

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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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
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C1Class CCTAFL125FL155
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C2Class CCTAFL155FL180
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY AClass EControlledFL180FL245
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL245
EAST COAST CTA E2Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL180
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
FORBES NSW (YFBS) CERTSpecial useRMZGNDFL999

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 Forbes Hospital Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Forbes Hospital Heliport?

The ICAO code for Forbes Hospital Heliport is YXFO.

Where is Forbes Hospital Heliport located?

Forbes Hospital Heliport is heliport located in Forbes, Australia, at an elevation of 760 ft (232 m).

What time zone is Forbes Hospital Heliport in?

Forbes Hospital Heliport is in the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Forbes Hospital Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Forbes Hospital Heliport is approximately 11.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Forbes Hospital Heliport?

The nearest airport to Forbes Hospital Heliport is Forbes Airport (FRB), about 4.4 nm to the wnw, followed by Parkes Airport and Parkes private strip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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