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Heliport

Rio Cullen II Heliplatform

ICAO AR-0491Local HCE🇦🇷 Santa Cruz
Coordinates
52.8364°S, 68.1789°W
Elevation
127 ft (39 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
AR-V
Time zone
Ushuaia(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
10.4° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:42
Sunrise
08:17
Sunset
18:52
Civil dusk
19:27

About 10h 35m 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 Rio Cullen II Heliplatform

Rio Cullen II Heliplatform is a heliport in Santa Cruz, Argentina. It sits at an elevation of 127 ft (39 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 49 ft / 15 m. It observes America/Argentina/Ushuaia local time. The nearest airport is Cullen Airport (AR-0001), about 9.1 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
49 ft / 15 m49 ftMetUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA RIO GALLEGOSClass BTMAFL145FL195
TMA RIO GRANDEClass CTMA2000 ft GNDFL135
TMA RIO GALLEGOSClass CTMAFL055FL145
FIR COMODOROSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
MUBES11.1 nm280°On request
SASTA16.9 nm063°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 Rio Cullen II Heliplatform.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rio Cullen II Heliplatform located?

Rio Cullen II Heliplatform is heliport located in Santa Cruz, Argentina, at an elevation of 127 ft (39 m).

How many runways does Rio Cullen II Heliplatform have?

Rio Cullen II Heliplatform has 1 runway, the longest being 49 ft / 15 m.

What time zone is Rio Cullen II Heliplatform in?

Rio Cullen II Heliplatform is in the America/Argentina/Ushuaia time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Rio Cullen II Heliplatform?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Rio Cullen II Heliplatform is approximately 10.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Rio Cullen II Heliplatform?

The nearest airport to Rio Cullen II Heliplatform is Cullen Airport (AR-0001), about 9.1 nm to the wsw, followed by Estancia Cullen South Airport and Punta Catalina Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Rio Cullen II Heliplatform data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.