Instituto Dr. José Frota Helipad
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About Instituto Dr. José Frota Helipad
Instituto Dr. José Frota Helipad is a heliport in Fortaleza, Brazil. It sits at an elevation of 230 ft (70 m). It observes America/Fortaleza local time. The nearest airport is Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR), about 2.5 nm to the s.
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.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
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)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TMA FORTALEZA | Class C | Controlled | FL035 | FL195 |
| CTR-FORTALEZA | Class D | CTR | GND | FL035 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Brazil airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edifício Cidade | 328 ft | 95 ft | — |
| Costa do Mar Hotel | 279 ft | 52 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 269 ft | 85 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 269 ft | 92 ft | — |
| Edifício Murano | 269 ft | 89 ft | — |
| Beira Mar Trade Center | 269 ft | 46 ft | — |
| Edifício Atrium | 266 ft | 72 ft | — |
| Edifício Vivenda Meireles | 259 ft | 138 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Instituto Dr. José Frota Helipad.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Instituto Dr. José Frota Helipad located?
Instituto Dr. José Frota Helipad is heliport located in Fortaleza, Brazil, at an elevation of 230 ft (70 m).
What time zone is Instituto Dr. José Frota Helipad in?
Instituto Dr. José Frota Helipad is in the America/Fortaleza time zone (UTC-03:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Instituto Dr. José Frota Helipad?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Instituto Dr. José Frota Helipad is approximately 20.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Instituto Dr. José Frota Helipad?
The nearest airport to Instituto Dr. José Frota Helipad is Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR), about 2.5 nm to the s, followed by Feijó Airport and Aerosítio Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Instituto Dr. José Frota Helipad data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.