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US Forest Service Chester Heliport

ICAO 5Q2🇺🇸 Chester
Coordinates
40.2885°N, 121.2430°W
Elevation
4,526 ft (1,380 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-CA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
13.2° E

Daylight today(Sep 9, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:13
Sunrise
06:41
Sunset
19:26
Civil dusk
19:53

About 12h 45m 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 US Forest Service Chester Heliport

US Forest Service Chester Heliport is a heliport in Chester, United States. It sits at an elevation of 4,526 ft (1,380 m) and has 2 runways, the longest 40 ft / 12 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Los Angeles local time. The nearest airport is Rogers Field (KO05), about 0.4 nm to the sse.

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H140 ft / 12 m40 ftConcUnlitOpen
H240 ft / 12 m40 ftConcUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
WHITMORE 3 0730-1630 MON-FRI & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger11000 ft MSLFL180

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from US Forest Service Chester Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is US Forest Service Chester Heliport located?

US Forest Service Chester Heliport is heliport located in Chester, United States, at an elevation of 4,526 ft (1,380 m).

How many runways does US Forest Service Chester Heliport have?

US Forest Service Chester Heliport has 2 runways, the longest being 40 ft / 12 m.

What time zone is US Forest Service Chester Heliport in?

US Forest Service Chester Heliport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at US Forest Service Chester Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at US Forest Service Chester Heliport is approximately 13.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near US Forest Service Chester Heliport?

The nearest airport to US Forest Service Chester Heliport is Rogers Field (KO05), about 0.4 nm to the sse, followed by Ponderosa Sky Ranch Airport and Gansner Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. US Forest Service Chester Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.