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Heliport

Grenfell - Lawson Oval HLS

ICAO YXGL🇦🇺 Grenfell
Coordinates
33.9063°S, 148.1616°E
Elevation
1,270 ft (387 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
AU-NSW
Time zone
Sydney(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
11.7° E

Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:04
Sunrise
06:29
Sunset
17:49
Civil dusk
18:14

About 11h 20m 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 Grenfell - Lawson Oval HLS

Grenfell - Lawson Oval HLS is a heliport in Grenfell, Australia (ICAO YXGL). It sits at an elevation of 1,270 ft (387 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 400 ft / 122 m. It observes Australia/Sydney local time. The nearest airport is Grenfell Airport (GFE), about 5.8 nm to the ssw.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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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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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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H1 / -400 ft / 122 m275 ftGrsLightedOpen

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 CENTRE AClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
EAST COAST CTA E1Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
EAST COAST CTA E2Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
MELBOURNE EFREQUENCYClass EControlledFL125FL180
MELBOURNE CENTREClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
OCHRE ARCH NSW (YOCA) UNCRClass GATZGNDFL999

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

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Great-circle distance and true bearing from Grenfell - Lawson Oval HLS.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Grenfell - Lawson Oval HLS?

The ICAO code for Grenfell - Lawson Oval HLS is YXGL.

Where is Grenfell - Lawson Oval HLS located?

Grenfell - Lawson Oval HLS is heliport located in Grenfell, Australia, at an elevation of 1,270 ft (387 m).

How many runways does Grenfell - Lawson Oval HLS have?

Grenfell - Lawson Oval HLS has 1 runway, the longest being 400 ft / 122 m.

What time zone is Grenfell - Lawson Oval HLS in?

Grenfell - Lawson Oval HLS is in the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Grenfell - Lawson Oval HLS?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Grenfell - Lawson Oval HLS is approximately 11.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Grenfell - Lawson Oval HLS?

The nearest airport to Grenfell - Lawson Oval HLS is Grenfell Airport (GFE), about 5.8 nm to the ssw, followed by Young Airport and Bendick Murrell Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Grenfell - Lawson Oval HLS data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.