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Heliport

Hiroshima Heliport

IATA HIWICAO RJBH🇯🇵 Hiroshima
Coordinates
34.3715°N, 132.4177°E
Elevation
15 ft (5 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
JP-34
Time zone
Tokyo(UTC+09:00)
Magnetic variation
8.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:40
Sunrise
05:09
Sunset
19:25
Civil dusk
19:53

About 14h 16m 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 Hiroshima Heliport

Hiroshima Heliport

Hiroshima Heliport (広島ヘリポート), formerly known as Hiroshima–Nishi Airport was an heliport in Nishi Ward, located 3.1 NM southwest of Hiroshima City, Japan. The heliport was once a commercial airport before it was closed in November 2012.

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

Live weather

RJBH

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 225,906 ft / 1,800 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GFLIGHT SERVICE130.650 MHz
APPHIROSHIMA APP124.050 MHz
DEPHIROSHIMA DEP119.900 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
IWAKUNI ACA-7AClass EControlled700 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
IWAKUNI ACA-7BClass EControlledFL150FL150
IWAKUNI ACA-3Class EControlled700 ft MSLFL230
HIROSHIMA ACA-2Class EControlled700 ft MSLFL150
HIROSHIMA HELIClass GControlledGND2000 ft MSL

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle545 ft39 ft
Obstacle492 ft89 ft
NHK祇園ラジオ放送所449 ft26 ft
ドコモ中国大手町ビル377 ft56 ft
RCC広島ラジオ送信所361 ft26 ft
ひろしまガーデンガーデン ノースタワー328 ft46 ft
ひろしまガーデンガーデン サウスタワー243 ft49 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Hiroshima Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Hiroshima Heliport?

The ICAO code for Hiroshima Heliport is RJBH, and its IATA code is HIW.

Where is Hiroshima Heliport located?

Hiroshima Heliport is heliport located in Hiroshima, Japan, at an elevation of 15 ft (5 m).

How many runways does Hiroshima Heliport have?

Hiroshima Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,906 ft / 1,800 m.

What time zone is Hiroshima Heliport in?

Hiroshima Heliport is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+09:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Hiroshima Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hiroshima Heliport is approximately 8.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Hiroshima Heliport?

The nearest airport to Hiroshima Heliport is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK), about 15.9 nm to the ssw, followed by Suginohaku Hobby Field Ultralightport and Hoei Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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