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Heliport

Sandhill Heliport

ICAO 81CL🇺🇸 Orinda
Coordinates
37.9213°N, 122.1960°W
Elevation
956 ft (291 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-CA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
12.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 22, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:34
Sunrise
06:04
Sunset
20:27
Civil dusk
20:57

About 14h 23m 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 Sandhill Heliport

Sandhill Heliport is a heliport in Orinda, United States. It sits at an elevation of 956 ft (291 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 400 ft / 122 m. It observes America/Los Angeles local time. The nearest airport is Buchanan Field (CCR), about 7.8 nm to the ene.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H1400 ft / 122 m60 ftGravelUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SAN FRANCISCO CLASS B AREA IClass BControlled4000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
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
Park Tower at Transbay600 ft49 ft
50 Fremont Center600 ft62 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sandhill Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sandhill Heliport located?

Sandhill Heliport is heliport located in Orinda, United States, at an elevation of 956 ft (291 m).

How many runways does Sandhill Heliport have?

Sandhill Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 400 ft / 122 m.

What time zone is Sandhill Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Sandhill Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sandhill 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 Sandhill Heliport?

The nearest airport to Sandhill Heliport is Buchanan Field (CCR), about 7.8 nm to the ene, followed by San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport and Hayward Executive Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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