Launceston General Hospital Heliport
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
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
YXLUNOTAMs
YXLUReference 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
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
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)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1 | Class A | CTA | FL180 | FL245 |
| BRISBANE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| LAUNCESTON CTA C2 | Class C | CTA | 6500 ft MSL | 7500 ft MSL |
| TASMANIAN CTA C2 | Class C | CTA | FL125 | FL145 |
| TASMANIAN CTA C3 | Class C | CTA | FL145 | FL155 |
| TASMANIAN CTA C4 | Class C | CTA | FL155 | FL180 |
| LAUNCESTON CTA C3 | Class C | CTA | 7500 ft MSL | 8500 ft MSL |
| LAUNCESTON CTA C4 | Class C | CTA | 8500 ft MSL | FL125 |
| LAUNCESTON CTA C1 | Class C | CTA | 4500 ft MSL | 6500 ft MSL |
| LAUNCESTON CTA D1 | Class D | CTA | 1500 ft MSL | 2500 ft MSL |
| LAUNCESTON CONTROL ZONE (D) | Class D | CTR | GND | 1500 ft MSL |
| LAUNCESTON CTA D2 | Class D | CTA | 2500 ft MSL | 3500 ft MSL |
| LAUNCESTON CTA D3 | Class D | CTA | 3500 ft MSL | 4500 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.
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.