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Heliport

Launceston General Hospital Heliport

ICAO YXLULocal LGH🇦🇺 Launceston
Coordinates
41.4474°S, 147.1420°E
Elevation
55 ft (17 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
AU-TAS
Time zone
Hobart(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
14.7° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:14
Sunrise
06:42
Sunset
17:45
Civil dusk
18:13

About 11h 3m 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 Launceston General Hospital Heliport

Launceston General Hospital Heliport is a heliport in Launceston, Australia (ICAO YXLU). It sits at an elevation of 55 ft (17 m). It observes Australia/Hobart local time. The nearest airport is Launceston Airport (LST), about 6.6 nm to the sse.

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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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 A1Class ACTAFL180FL245
BRISBANE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2Class ACTAFL245FL600
LAUNCESTON CTA C2Class CCTA6500 ft MSL7500 ft MSL
TASMANIAN CTA C2Class CCTAFL125FL145
TASMANIAN CTA C3Class CCTAFL145FL155
TASMANIAN CTA C4Class CCTAFL155FL180
LAUNCESTON CTA C3Class CCTA7500 ft MSL8500 ft MSL
LAUNCESTON CTA C4Class CCTA8500 ft MSLFL125
LAUNCESTON CTA C1Class CCTA4500 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
LAUNCESTON CTA D1Class DCTA1500 ft MSL2500 ft MSL
LAUNCESTON CONTROL ZONE (D)Class DCTRGND1500 ft MSL
LAUNCESTON CTA D2Class DCTA2500 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
LAUNCESTON CTA D3Class DCTA3500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL

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 Launceston General Hospital Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Launceston General Hospital Heliport?

The ICAO code for Launceston General Hospital Heliport is YXLU.

Where is Launceston General Hospital Heliport located?

Launceston General Hospital Heliport is heliport located in Launceston, Australia, at an elevation of 55 ft (17 m).

What time zone is Launceston General Hospital Heliport in?

Launceston General Hospital Heliport is in the Australia/Hobart time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Launceston General Hospital Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Launceston General Hospital Heliport is approximately 14.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Launceston General Hospital Heliport?

The nearest airport to Launceston General Hospital Heliport is Launceston Airport (LST), about 6.6 nm to the sse, followed by Rostella Airport and Longdown Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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