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Heliport

Machu Picchu Base Helipad

ICAO AQ-0008🇦🇶 Machu Picchu Base
Coordinates
62.0912°S, 58.4710°W
Type
Heliport
Region
AQ-U-A
Time zone
Punta Arenas(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
10° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
09:02
Sunrise
10:02
Sunset
15:59
Civil dusk
16:59

About 5h 57m 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 Machu Picchu Base Helipad

Machu Picchu Base Helipad is a heliport in Machu Picchu Base, Antarctica. It observes America/Punta Arenas local time. The nearest airport is Jubany Airbase (SAYJ), about 10.4 nm to the ssw.

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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Machu Picchu Base Helipad.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Machu Picchu Base Helipad located?

Machu Picchu Base Helipad is heliport located in Machu Picchu Base, Antarctica.

What time zone is Machu Picchu Base Helipad in?

Machu Picchu Base Helipad is in the America/Punta Arenas time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Machu Picchu Base Helipad?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Machu Picchu Base Helipad is approximately 10° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Machu Picchu Base Helipad?

The nearest airport to Machu Picchu Base Helipad is Jubany Airbase (SAYJ), about 10.4 nm to the ssw, followed by Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Martin Airport and General Bernardo O'Higgins Base Skyway.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Machu Picchu Base Helipad data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.