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Heliport

Wakasa Heliport

ICAO JP-1219🇯🇵 Obama
Coordinates
35.4903°N, 135.7855°E
Elevation
26 ft (8 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
JP-18
Time zone
Tokyo(UTC+09:00)
Magnetic variation
8.4° W

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:03
Sunrise
05:30
Sunset
18:27
Civil dusk
18:53

About 12h 57m 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 Wakasa Heliport

Wakasa Heliport is a heliport in Obama, Japan. It sits at an elevation of 26 ft (8 m). It observes Asia/Tokyo local time. The nearest airport is Hikone Kojinyama Hangglider Park (JP-2314), about 25.1 nm to the se.

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(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
WAKASA 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
Obstacle20 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Wakasa Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wakasa Heliport located?

Wakasa Heliport is heliport located in Obama, Japan, at an elevation of 26 ft (8 m).

What time zone is Wakasa Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Wakasa Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wakasa Heliport is approximately 8.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wakasa Heliport?

The nearest airport to Wakasa Heliport is Hikone Kojinyama Hangglider Park (JP-2314), about 25.1 nm to the se, followed by Locus Lake Biwa Flying Adventure / Lake Biwa MPPG Paraglider Airfield and JGSDF Osadano Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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