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Heliport

Sawara Helipad

ICAO JP-0450🇯🇵 Katori
Coordinates
35.8960°N, 140.5043°E
Type
Heliport
Region
JP-12
Time zone
Tokyo(UTC+09:00)
Magnetic variation
7.9° W

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:44
Sunrise
05:10
Sunset
18:08
Civil dusk
18:34

About 12h 58m 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 Sawara Helipad

Sawara Helipad is a heliport in Katori, Japan. It observes Asia/Tokyo local time. The nearest airport is Kozaki Airfield (JP-3163), about 4.8 nm to the w.

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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TOKYO ACA-3Class EControlled700 ft MSLFL240
TOKYO TCA-8Class EControlled1800 ft MSL10000 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
Obstacle164 ft
Obstacle20 ft
Obstacle26 ft
ウィンド・パワーかみす第2洋上風力発電所20 ft
鹿島下水道事務所16 ft
鹿島深芝風力発電所26 ft
Obstacle56 ft
Obstacle56 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sawara Helipad.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sawara Helipad located?

Sawara Helipad is heliport located in Katori, Japan.

What time zone is Sawara Helipad in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Sawara Helipad?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sawara Helipad is approximately 7.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sawara Helipad?

The nearest airport to Sawara Helipad is Kozaki Airfield (JP-3163), about 4.8 nm to the w, followed by Narita International Airport and Ryugasaki Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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