Sunninghill Hospital Helipad
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 11h 32m 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 Sunninghill Hospital Helipad
Sunninghill Hospital Helipad is a heliport in Sandton, South Africa. It sits at an elevation of 4,787 ft (1,459 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Grand Central Airport (GCJ), about 4.9 nm to the ne.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
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(10)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWY G853 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY A405 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY G655 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY G653 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY G465 CLASS C-2 | Class C | Controlled | FL145 | FL195 |
| CTA FAOR | Class C | Controlled | FL110 | FL195 |
| TMA FAOR | Class C | Controlled | 7600 ft MSL | FL110 |
| CTR FAOR | Class D | CTR | GND | 7600 ft MSL |
| JOHANNESBURG SOUTHWEST | Class G | FIR | FL110 | FL195 |
| JOHANNESBURG NORTH | Class G | FIR | FL110 | FL195 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all South Africa airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillbrow tower | 886 ft | 5,928 ft | — |
| Sentech Tower | 768 ft | 5,817 ft | — |
| Carlton Center | 732 ft | 5,745 ft | — |
| Ponte Tower | 568 ft | 5,814 ft | — |
| Michelangelo Towers | 459 ft | 5,351 ft | — |
| SABC Towers | 459 ft | 5,656 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 446 ft | 5,741 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 427 ft | 5,778 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sunninghill Hospital Helipad.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sunninghill Hospital Helipad located?
Sunninghill Hospital Helipad is heliport located in Sandton, South Africa, at an elevation of 4,787 ft (1,459 m).
What time zone is Sunninghill Hospital Helipad in?
Sunninghill Hospital Helipad is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Sunninghill Hospital Helipad?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Sunninghill Hospital Helipad is approximately 20.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Sunninghill Hospital Helipad?
The nearest airport to Sunninghill Hospital Helipad is Grand Central Airport (GCJ), about 4.9 nm to the ne, followed by Eagles Creek Aviation Estate Airport and Aero 57 Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Sunninghill Hospital Helipad data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.