Westmead - Children's Hospital Helipad
Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)
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 Westmead - Children's Hospital Helipad
Westmead - Children's Hospital Helipad is a heliport in Westmead, Australia (ICAO YXWM). It sits at an elevation of 140 ft (43 m). It observes Australia/Sydney local time. The nearest airport is Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU), about 7.3 nm to the s.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live weather
YXWMNOTAMs
YXWMReference 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 |
| BRISBANE FIR CTA A1 | Class A | CTA | FL180 | FL245 |
| MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C1 | Class C | CTA | FL125 | FL155 |
| SYDNEY CTA C10 | Class C | CTA | 7500 ft MSL | 8500 ft MSL |
| SYDNEY CTA C11 | Class C | CTA | 8500 ft MSL | FL115 |
| SYDNEY CTA C12 | Class C | CTA | FL115 | FL125 |
| SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C2 | Class C | CTA | FL155 | FL180 |
| SYDNEY CTA C09 | Class C | CTA | 4500 ft MSL | 7500 ft MSL |
| SYDNEY CTA C06 | Class C | CTA | 2500 ft MSL | 4500 ft MSL |
| SYDNEY CTA C05 | Class C | CTA | 2000 ft MSL | 2500 ft MSL |
| SYDNEY CENTRE | Class E | Controlled | GND | 6000 ft MSL |
| CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1 | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL245 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Australia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 561 ft | 30 ft | — |
| 4 Parramatta Square | 518 ft | 66 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 413 ft | 46 ft | — |
| Opal Tower | 384 ft | 36 ft | — |
| 32 Smith Street | 384 ft | 36 ft | — |
| V by Crown | 338 ft | 75 ft | — |
| 3 Parramatta Square | 276 ft | 56 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 20 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Westmead - Children's Hospital Helipad.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Westmead - Children's Hospital Helipad?
The ICAO code for Westmead - Children's Hospital Helipad is YXWM.
Where is Westmead - Children's Hospital Helipad located?
Westmead - Children's Hospital Helipad is heliport located in Westmead, Australia, at an elevation of 140 ft (43 m).
What time zone is Westmead - Children's Hospital Helipad in?
Westmead - Children's Hospital Helipad is in the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Westmead - Children's Hospital Helipad?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Westmead - Children's Hospital Helipad is approximately 12.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Westmead - Children's Hospital Helipad?
The nearest airport to Westmead - Children's Hospital Helipad is Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU), about 7.3 nm to the s, followed by Holsworthy (Military) Airport and St Mary's / Kennetts Airfield.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Westmead - Children's Hospital Helipad data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.