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Heliport

San Rafel Private Heliport

ICAO 5CA3🇺🇸 San Rafel
Coordinates
37.9466°N, 122.4870°W
Elevation
5 ft (2 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-CA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
12.9° E

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:15
Sunrise
06:42
Sunset
19:40
Civil dusk
20:06

About 12h 58m 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 San Rafel Private Heliport

San Rafel Private Heliport is a heliport in San Rafel, United States. It sits at an elevation of 5 ft (2 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 72 ft / 22 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Los Angeles local time. The nearest airport is San Rafael Airport (CA35), about 4.5 nm to the nnw.

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
H172 ft / 22 m72 ftConcUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SAN FRANCISCO CLASS B AREA JClass BControlled5000 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
181 Fremont Tower801 ft69 ft
California Center696 ft95 ft
Millennium Tower646 ft49 ft
One Rincon Hill South Tower640 ft118 ft
The Avery617 ft72 ft
50 Fremont Center600 ft62 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 San Rafel Private Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is San Rafel Private Heliport located?

San Rafel Private Heliport is heliport located in San Rafel, United States, at an elevation of 5 ft (2 m).

How many runways does San Rafel Private Heliport have?

San Rafel Private Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 72 ft / 22 m.

What time zone is San Rafel Private Heliport in?

San Rafel Private Heliport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at San Rafel Private Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at San Rafel Private 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 San Rafel Private Heliport?

The nearest airport to San Rafel Private Heliport is San Rafael Airport (CA35), about 4.5 nm to the nnw, followed by Marin County Airport - Gnoss Field and Sonoma Valley Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. San Rafel Private Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.