Parkes Hospital Helipad
Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)
About 11h 21m 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 Parkes Hospital Helipad
Parkes Hospital Helipad is a heliport in Parkes, Australia (ICAO YXPK). It sits at an elevation of 1,189 ft (362 m). It observes Australia/Sydney local time. The nearest airport is Parkes Airport (PKE), about 3.7 nm to the ene.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live weather
YXPKNOTAMs
YXPKReference 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 A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| BRISBANE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1 | Class A | CTA | FL180 | FL245 |
| BRISBANE FIR CTA A1 | Class A | CTA | FL180 | FL245 |
| SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C1 | Class C | CTA | FL125 | FL155 |
| SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C2 | Class C | CTA | FL155 | FL180 |
| MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY D | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL180 |
| EAST COAST CTA E2 | Class E | Controlled | 8500 ft MSL | FL125 |
| CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1 | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL245 |
| MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL180 |
| MELBOURNE CENTRE | Class E | Controlled | GND | 6000 ft MSL |
| MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY A | Class E | Controlled | FL180 | FL245 |
| MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY A1 | Class E | Controlled | FL180 | FL245 |
| PARKES NSW (YPKS) CERT | Special use | RMZ | GND | FL999 |
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 Parkes Hospital Helipad.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Parkes Hospital Helipad?
The ICAO code for Parkes Hospital Helipad is YXPK.
Where is Parkes Hospital Helipad located?
Parkes Hospital Helipad is heliport located in Parkes, Australia, at an elevation of 1,189 ft (362 m).
What time zone is Parkes Hospital Helipad in?
Parkes Hospital Helipad is in the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Parkes Hospital Helipad?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Parkes Hospital Helipad is approximately 11.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Parkes Hospital Helipad?
The nearest airport to Parkes Hospital Helipad is Parkes Airport (PKE), about 3.7 nm to the ene, followed by Parkes private strip and Forbes Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Parkes Hospital Helipad data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.