Chigua Jiao (Johnson South Reef) Helipad
Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)
About 12h 19m 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 Chigua Jiao (Johnson South Reef) Helipad
Johnson South Reef, also known as Chigua (Chih-kua) Reef, Gạc Ma Reef, or Mabini Reef, is a reef in the southwest portion of the Union Banks in the Spratly Islands of the South China Sea. It is controlled by the People's Republic of China (PRC), but its ownership is disputed and also claimed by the Philippines, Taiwan (ROC), and Vietnam.
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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 (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Chigua Jiao (Johnson South Reef) Helipad.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Chigua Jiao (Johnson South Reef) Helipad located?
Chigua Jiao (Johnson South Reef) Helipad is heliport located in Sansha (Chigua Jiao / Johnson South Reef), China.
What time zone is Chigua Jiao (Johnson South Reef) Helipad in?
Chigua Jiao (Johnson South Reef) Helipad is in the Asia/Manila time zone (UTC+08:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Chigua Jiao (Johnson South Reef) Helipad?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Chigua Jiao (Johnson South Reef) Helipad is approximately 1.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Chigua Jiao (Johnson South Reef) Helipad?
The nearest airport to Chigua Jiao (Johnson South Reef) Helipad is Taiping Island Airport (RCSP), about 40 nm to the n, followed by Meiji Jiao (Mischief Reef) Air Base and Zhubi Jiao (Subi Reef) Air Base.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Chigua Jiao (Johnson South Reef) Helipad data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.