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Heliport

Bowman's Beach Helistop

ICAO 4FD9🇺🇸 Sanibel
Coordinates
26.4626°N, 82.1568°W
Elevation
5 ft (2 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-FL
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
6.3° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:46
Sunrise
07:10
Sunset
19:49
Civil dusk
20:12

About 12h 39m 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 Bowman's Beach Helistop

Bowman's Beach Helistop is a heliport in Sanibel, United States. It sits at an elevation of 5 ft (2 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 81 ft / 25 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Woodstock Airport (FL86), about 7.9 nm to the nne.

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
H181 ft / 25 m81 ftTurfUnlitOpen

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Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bowman's Beach Helistop.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bowman's Beach Helistop located?

Bowman's Beach Helistop is heliport located in Sanibel, United States, at an elevation of 5 ft (2 m).

How many runways does Bowman's Beach Helistop have?

Bowman's Beach Helistop has 1 runway, the longest being 81 ft / 25 m.

What time zone is Bowman's Beach Helistop in?

Bowman's Beach Helistop is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Bowman's Beach Helistop?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bowman's Beach Helistop is approximately 6.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bowman's Beach Helistop?

The nearest airport to Bowman's Beach Helistop is Woodstock Airport (FL86), about 7.9 nm to the nne, followed by Salty Approach Airport and Pine Island Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Bowman's Beach Helistop data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.