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Heliport

Cape Decision C. G. Heliport

ICAO CDE🇺🇸 Cape Decision
Coordinates
56.0019°N, 134.1357°W
Elevation
34 ft (10 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Sitka(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
17.3° E

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:25
Sunrise
06:04
Sunset
19:50
Civil dusk
20:30

About 13h 47m 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 Cape Decision C. G. Heliport

Cape Decision C. G. Heliport

Cape Decision is a lighthouse located on Kuiu Island adjacent to Sumner Strait in Southeast Alaska.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

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
H1▸ displaced70 ft / 21 m70 ftWoodUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Cape Decision C. G. Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cape Decision C. G. Heliport located?

Cape Decision C. G. Heliport is heliport located in Cape Decision, United States, at an elevation of 34 ft (10 m).

How many runways does Cape Decision C. G. Heliport have?

Cape Decision C. G. Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 70 ft / 21 m.

What time zone is Cape Decision C. G. Heliport in?

Cape Decision C. G. Heliport is in the America/Sitka time zone (UTC-08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Cape Decision C. G. Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Cape Decision C. G. Heliport is approximately 17.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Cape Decision C. G. Heliport?

The nearest airport to Cape Decision C. G. Heliport is Klawock Airport (KLW), about 43.9 nm to the se, followed by Kake Airport and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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