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Heliport

John Hunter Hospital Helipad

ICAO YXJH🇦🇺 Newcastle
Coordinates
32.9240°S, 151.6934°E
Elevation
310 ft (94 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
AU-NSW
Time zone
Sydney(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
12.6° E

Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:49
Sunrise
06:14
Sunset
17:36
Civil dusk
18:01

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 John Hunter Hospital Helipad

John Hunter Hospital Helipad is a heliport in Newcastle, Australia (ICAO YXJH). It sits at an elevation of 310 ft (94 m). It observes Australia/Sydney local time. The nearest airport is Lake Macquarie Airport (BEO), about 8.8 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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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
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
BRISBANE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
WILLIAMTOWN CONTROL ZONE (C)Class CCTRGND5000 ft MSL
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C1Class CCTAFL125FL155
SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C2Class CCTAFL155FL180
SYDNEY CTA C12Class CCTAFL115FL125
WILLIAMTOWN CTA EClass EControlled4500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
BRISBANE CENTRE AClass EControlledGND6000 ft MSL
BRISBANE EFREQUENCYClass EControlled8500 ft MSLFL180
CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1Class EControlledFL125FL245
EAST COAST CTA E2Class EControlled8500 ft MSLFL125
LAKE MACQUARIE AIRPORT NSW (YLMQ) UNCRClass GATZGNDFL999

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
Broadcast Site Birmingham Gardens NEWCASTLE394 ft39 ft
Obstacle39 ft
Obstacle36 ft
Obstacle23 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from John Hunter Hospital Helipad.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for John Hunter Hospital Helipad?

The ICAO code for John Hunter Hospital Helipad is YXJH.

Where is John Hunter Hospital Helipad located?

John Hunter Hospital Helipad is heliport located in Newcastle, Australia, at an elevation of 310 ft (94 m).

What time zone is John Hunter Hospital Helipad in?

John Hunter Hospital Helipad is in the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at John Hunter Hospital Helipad?

The magnetic variation (declination) at John Hunter Hospital Helipad is approximately 12.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near John Hunter Hospital Helipad?

The nearest airport to John Hunter Hospital Helipad is Lake Macquarie Airport (BEO), about 8.8 nm to the ssw, followed by Newcastle Airport and Maitland Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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