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Police Pistol Range Heliport

ICAO 16CA🇺🇸 San Francisco
Coordinates
37.7194°N, 122.4990°W
Elevation
24 ft (7 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-CA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
12.9° E

Daylight today(Oct 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:52
Sunrise
07:18
Sunset
18:35
Civil dusk
19:02

About 11h 17m 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 Police Pistol Range Heliport

Police Pistol Range Heliport is a heliport in San Francisco, United States. It sits at an elevation of 24 ft (7 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 150 ft / 46 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Los Angeles local time. The nearest airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 8.4 nm to the se.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H1150 ft / 46 m100 ftAsphUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SAN FRANCISCO CLASS B AREA IClass BControlled4000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
SAN FRANCISCO CLASS B AREA GClass BControlled3000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
SAN FRANCISCO CLASS B AREA DClass BControlled2100 ft MSL10000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Salesforce Tower1,070 ft79 ft—
KALW-FM (San Francisco)974 ft860 ft—
181 Fremont Tower801 ft69 ft—
California Center696 ft95 ft—
Millennium Tower646 ft49 ft—
One Rincon Hill South Tower640 ft118 ft—
The Avery617 ft72 ft—
Park Tower at Transbay600 ft49 ft—

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Police Pistol Range Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Police Pistol Range Heliport located?

Police Pistol Range Heliport is heliport located in San Francisco, United States, at an elevation of 24 ft (7 m).

How many runways does Police Pistol Range Heliport have?

Police Pistol Range Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 150 ft / 46 m.

What time zone is Police Pistol Range Heliport in?

Police Pistol Range Heliport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Police Pistol Range Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Police Pistol Range Heliport is approximately 12.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Police Pistol Range Heliport?

The nearest airport to Police Pistol Range Heliport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 8.4 nm to the se, followed by Half Moon Bay Airport and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Police Pistol Range Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.