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Heliport

Hood Point Heliport

ICAO ZA-0302🇿🇦 East London
Coordinates
33.0408°S, 27.8982°E
Elevation
152 ft (46 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
ZA-EC
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
30.6° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:06
Sunrise
06:31
Sunset
17:50
Civil dusk
18:15

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.

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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)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY A402Class AAirwayFL145FL245
TMA FAEL EClass CControlledFL105FL145
TMA FAEL DClass CControlledFL085FL145
TMA FAEL AClass CControlled2500 ft MSLFL145
TMA FAEL BClass CControlled4500 ft MSLFL145
CTA FACT BClass CControlledFL145FL200
CTR FAELClass DCTRGND2500 ft MSL
CAPE TOWN EASTClass GFIR1500 ft GNDFL145
FA-R87 EAST LONDON HARBORSpecial useRestrictedGND500 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.

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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.