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Heliport

Modesto Heliport

ICAO BR-2821🇧🇷 Recife
Coordinates
8.1117°S, 34.8976°W
Elevation
36 ft (11 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
BR-PE
Time zone
Recife(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
21.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:13
Sunrise
05:35
Sunset
17:17
Civil dusk
17:39

About 11h 42m 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 Modesto Heliport

Modesto Heliport is a heliport in Recife, Brazil. It sits at an elevation of 36 ft (11 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 62 ft / 19 m. It observes America/Recife local time. The nearest airport is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), about 1.8 nm to the wsw.

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
4 / 2262 ft / 19 m62 ftConUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTR-RECIFEClass BCTRGNDFL035
TMA-RECIFEClass CTMAFL035FL195

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle430 ft0 ft
Obstacle430 ft0 ft
TV Jormal420 ft59 ft
Obstacle413 ft49 ft
Obstacle413 ft59 ft
Obstacle335 ft43 ft
Obstacle312 ft30 ft
Obstacle312 ft39 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Modesto Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Modesto Heliport located?

Modesto Heliport is heliport located in Recife, Brazil, at an elevation of 36 ft (11 m).

How many runways does Modesto Heliport have?

Modesto Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 62 ft / 19 m.

What time zone is Modesto Heliport in?

Modesto Heliport is in the America/Recife time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Modesto Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Modesto Heliport is approximately 21.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Modesto Heliport?

The nearest airport to Modesto Heliport is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), about 1.8 nm to the wsw, followed by Coroa do Avião Airport and Itapessoca Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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