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Heliport

California Highway Patrol Headquarters Helipad

ICAO 61CN🇺🇸 Sacramento
Coordinates
38.5981°N, 121.4882°W
Elevation
198 ft (60 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-CA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
12.9° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:07
Sunrise
06:34
Sunset
19:41
Civil dusk
20:08

About 13h 6m 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 California Highway Patrol Headquarters Helipad

California Highway Patrol Headquarters Helipad is a heliport in Sacramento, United States. It sits at an elevation of 198 ft (60 m). It observes America/Los Angeles local time. The nearest airport is California Highway Patrol Academy Airport (60CL), about 3.8 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(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SACRAMENTO INTL AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlled1600 ft MSL4100 ft MSL
SACRAMENTO, MCCLELLAN AFB CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 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
Obstacle551 ft49 ft
KIFM-AM (Sacramento)/KYMX-FM (Sacramento)512 ft26 ft
KQEI-FM (North Highlands);KDND-FM (Sacramento);KXPR-FM (Sacramento)499 ft26 ft
KBEB-FM (Sacramento)499 ft33 ft
Wells Fargo Center430 ft66 ft
Obstacle423 ft66 ft
Five Hundred Capitol Mall420 ft75 ft
Obstacle417 ft36 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from California Highway Patrol Headquarters Helipad.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is California Highway Patrol Headquarters Helipad located?

California Highway Patrol Headquarters Helipad is heliport located in Sacramento, United States, at an elevation of 198 ft (60 m).

What time zone is California Highway Patrol Headquarters Helipad in?

California Highway Patrol Headquarters Helipad is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at California Highway Patrol Headquarters Helipad?

The magnetic variation (declination) at California Highway Patrol Headquarters Helipad 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 California Highway Patrol Headquarters Helipad?

The nearest airport to California Highway Patrol Headquarters Helipad is California Highway Patrol Academy Airport (60CL), about 3.8 nm to the w, followed by Rio Linda Airport and Sacramento Executive Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. California Highway Patrol Headquarters Helipad data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.