Kau Shat Wan Government Explosive Depot Heliport
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 12h 38m 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 Kau Shat Wan Government Explosive Depot Heliport
Kau Shat Wan Government Explosive Depot Heliport is a heliport in Islands, Hong Kong. It sits at an elevation of 7 ft (2 m). It observes Asia/Hong Kong local time. The nearest airport is Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), about 6.4 nm to the wnw.
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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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(5)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HONG KONG TMA | Class A | TMA | 8000 ft MSL | FL999 |
| HONG KONG TMA | Class C | TMA | 2000 ft MSL | 8000 ft MSL |
| HONG KONG CTR | Class C | CTR | GND | 9000 ft MSL |
| HONG KONG FIR | Special use | FIR | GND | FL999 |
| VHR13 KAU SHAT WAN | Special use | Restricted | GND | 3000 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Hong Kong airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kau Shat Wan Government Explosive Depot Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kau Shat Wan Government Explosive Depot Heliport located?
Kau Shat Wan Government Explosive Depot Heliport is heliport located in Islands, Hong Kong, at an elevation of 7 ft (2 m).
What time zone is Kau Shat Wan Government Explosive Depot Heliport in?
Kau Shat Wan Government Explosive Depot Heliport is in the Asia/Hong Kong time zone (UTC+08:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Kau Shat Wan Government Explosive Depot Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Kau Shat Wan Government Explosive Depot Heliport is approximately 3.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Kau Shat Wan Government Explosive Depot Heliport?
The nearest airport to Kau Shat Wan Government Explosive Depot Heliport is Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), about 6.4 nm to the wnw, followed by Shek Kong Air Base and Zhuhai Jiuzhou Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Kau Shat Wan Government Explosive Depot Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.