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Heliport

Alcatraz Heliport

ICAO CA27🇺🇸 San Francisco
Coordinates
37.8259°N, 122.4214°W
Elevation
135 ft (41 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-CA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
12.9° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:12
Sunrise
06:39
Sunset
19:44
Civil dusk
20:11

About 13h 5m 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 Alcatraz Heliport

Alcatraz Heliport is a heliport in San Francisco, United States. It sits at an elevation of 135 ft (41 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 60 ft / 18 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Los Angeles local time. The nearest airport is San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK), about 11.4 nm to the se.

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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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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H160 ft / 18 m60 ftConcUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SAN FRANCISCO CLASS B AREA IClass BControlled4000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
SAN FRANCISCO CLASS B AREA GClass BControlled3000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
SAN FRANCISCO CLASS B AREA JClass BControlled5000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
METROPOLITAN OAKLAND AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlled1500 ft MSL4000 ft MSL

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Salesforce Tower1,070 ft79 ft
KALW-FM (San Francisco)974 ft860 ft
181 Fremont Tower801 ft69 ft
California Center696 ft95 ft
Millennium Tower646 ft49 ft
One Rincon Hill South Tower640 ft118 ft
The Avery617 ft72 ft
Park Tower at Transbay600 ft49 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Alcatraz Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Alcatraz Heliport located?

Alcatraz Heliport is heliport located in San Francisco, United States, at an elevation of 135 ft (41 m).

How many runways does Alcatraz Heliport have?

Alcatraz Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 60 ft / 18 m.

What time zone is Alcatraz Heliport in?

Alcatraz Heliport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Alcatraz Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Alcatraz Heliport is approximately 12.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Alcatraz Heliport?

The nearest airport to Alcatraz Heliport is San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK), about 11.4 nm to the se, followed by San Rafael Airport and San Francisco International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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