Russell Island Helicopter Landing Site
Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)
About 11h 30m 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 Russell Island Helicopter Landing Site
Russell Island Helicopter Landing Site is a heliport in Russell Island, Australia (ICAO YXRU). It sits at an elevation of 43 ft (13 m). It observes Australia/Brisbane local time. The nearest airport is Heck Field Airport (YHEC), about 6.8 nm to the ssw.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live weather
YXRUNOTAMs
YXRUReference 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRISBANE 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 |
| BRISBANE CTA C09 | Class C | CTA | 8500 ft MSL | FL125 |
| BRISBANE CTA C11 | Class C | CTA | FL155 | FL180 |
| BRISBANE CTA C10 | Class C | CTA | FL125 | FL155 |
| BRISBANE CTA C07 | Class C | CTA | 6500 ft MSL | 7500 ft MSL |
| BRISBANE CTA C08 | Class C | CTA | 7500 ft MSL | 8500 ft MSL |
| BRISBANE CTA C06 | Class C | CTA | 4500 ft MSL | 6500 ft MSL |
| BRISBANE CTA C05 | Class C | CTA | 3500 ft MSL | 4500 ft MSL |
| BRISBANE CTA C04 | Class C | CTA | 2500 ft MSL | 3500 ft MSL |
| BRISBANE EFREQUENCY B | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL245 |
| BRISBANE EFREQUENCY A | Class E | Controlled | 8500 ft MSL | FL180 |
| EAST COAST CTA E2 | Class E | Controlled | 8500 ft MSL | FL125 |
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 Russell Island Helicopter Landing Site.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Russell Island Helicopter Landing Site?
The ICAO code for Russell Island Helicopter Landing Site is YXRU.
Where is Russell Island Helicopter Landing Site located?
Russell Island Helicopter Landing Site is heliport located in Russell Island, Australia, at an elevation of 43 ft (13 m).
What time zone is Russell Island Helicopter Landing Site in?
Russell Island Helicopter Landing Site is in the Australia/Brisbane time zone (UTC+10:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Russell Island Helicopter Landing Site?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Russell Island Helicopter Landing Site is approximately 11.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Russell Island Helicopter Landing Site?
The nearest airport to Russell Island Helicopter Landing Site is Heck Field Airport (YHEC), about 6.8 nm to the ssw, followed by Dunwich Airport and Logan Reserve Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Russell Island Helicopter Landing Site data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.