West Vaal Hospital Heliport
Daylight today(Aug 30, 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 West Vaal Hospital Heliport
West Vaal Hospital Heliport is a heliport in Orkney, South Africa. It sits at an elevation of 4,314 ft (1,315 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Orkney Airport (FAOY), about 1.7 nm to the sw.
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(6)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWY A405 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY W95 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY G853 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY G465 CLASS C-2 | Class C | Controlled | FL145 | FL195 |
| JOHANNESBURG SOUTHWEST | Class G | FIR | FL110 | FL195 |
| CENTRAL SUMMER GLIDING | Special use | Gliding sector | GND | FL195 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all South Africa airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from West Vaal Hospital Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is West Vaal Hospital Heliport located?
West Vaal Hospital Heliport is heliport located in Orkney, South Africa, at an elevation of 4,314 ft (1,315 m).
What time zone is West Vaal Hospital Heliport in?
West Vaal Hospital Heliport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at West Vaal Hospital Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at West Vaal Hospital Heliport is approximately 21.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near West Vaal Hospital Heliport?
The nearest airport to West Vaal Hospital Heliport is Orkney Airport (FAOY), about 1.7 nm to the sw, followed by P C Pelser Airport and Appleby Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. West Vaal Hospital Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.