Hood Point Heliport
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
About 11h 18m 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 Hood Point Heliport
Hood Point Heliport is a heliport in East London, South Africa. It sits at an elevation of 152 ft (46 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is King Phalo Airport (ELS), about 3.7 nm to the w.
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 A405 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY A402 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| TMA FAEL E | Class C | Controlled | FL105 | FL145 |
| TMA FAEL D | Class C | Controlled | FL085 | FL145 |
| TMA FAEL A | Class C | Controlled | 2500 ft MSL | FL145 |
| TMA FAEL B | Class C | Controlled | 4500 ft MSL | FL145 |
| CTA FACT B | Class C | Controlled | FL145 | FL200 |
| CTR FAEL | Class D | CTR | GND | 2500 ft MSL |
| CAPE TOWN EAST | Class G | FIR | 1500 ft GND | FL145 |
| FA-R87 EAST LONDON HARBOR | Special use | Restricted | GND | 500 ft MSL |
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 Hood Point Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Hood Point Heliport located?
Hood Point Heliport is heliport located in East London, South Africa, at an elevation of 152 ft (46 m).
What time zone is Hood Point Heliport in?
Hood Point Heliport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Hood Point Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Hood Point Heliport is approximately 30.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Hood Point Heliport?
The nearest airport to Hood Point Heliport is King Phalo Airport (ELS), about 3.7 nm to the w, followed by Kwelega Road Airstrip and Whats Landing Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Hood Point Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.