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Heliport

Pachón Minera Heliport

ICAO AR-0478Local HPS🇦🇷 Pachón, Calingasta
Coordinates
31.7597°S, 70.4128°W
Elevation
11,810 ft (3,600 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
AR-J
Time zone
Santiago(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
1.1° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:37
Sunrise
07:02
Sunset
18:25
Civil dusk
18:49

About 11h 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 Pachón Minera Heliport

Pachón Minera Heliport is a heliport in Pachón, Calingasta, Argentina. It sits at an elevation of 11,810 ft (3,600 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 98 ft / 30 m. It observes America/Santiago local time. The nearest airport is Los Pelambres Airport (SCNK), about 12.5 nm to the wsw.

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
98 ft / 30 m98 ftStoneUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
FIR EZEIZASpecial useFIRGNDFL999
FIR MENDOZASpecial useFIRGNDFL999
SAR 104 RIO DE LOS PATOSSpecial useRestricted2000 ft GNDFL245

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
ASIMO8.9 nm147°On request

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Pachón Minera Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pachón Minera Heliport located?

Pachón Minera Heliport is heliport located in Pachón, Calingasta, Argentina, at an elevation of 11,810 ft (3,600 m).

How many runways does Pachón Minera Heliport have?

Pachón Minera Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 98 ft / 30 m.

What time zone is Pachón Minera Heliport in?

Pachón Minera Heliport is in the America/Santiago time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Pachón Minera Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Pachón Minera Heliport is approximately 1.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Pachón Minera Heliport?

The nearest airport to Pachón Minera Heliport is Los Pelambres Airport (SCNK), about 12.5 nm to the wsw, followed by Las Brujas Airport and El Sobrante Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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