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Heliport

Tohoku Electric Power Sakata Helipad

ICAO JP-1603🇯🇵 Sakata
Coordinates
38.8933°N, 139.9261°E
Type
Heliport
Region
JP-06
Time zone
Tokyo(UTC+09:00)
Magnetic variation
8.9° W

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:42
Sunrise
05:10
Sunset
18:14
Civil dusk
18:41

About 13h 4m 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 Tohoku Electric Power Sakata Helipad

Tohoku Electric Power Sakata Helipad is a heliport in Sakata, Japan. It observes Asia/Tokyo local time. The nearest airport is Shonai Airport (SYO), about 8.1 nm to the sw.

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
JSDF C-1ASpecial useDangerGNDFL999

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
Obstacle59 ft
Obstacle56 ft
Obstacle69 ft
Obstacle56 ft
Obstacle62 ft
Obstacle49 ft
Obstacle52 ft
Obstacle59 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tohoku Electric Power Sakata Helipad.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tohoku Electric Power Sakata Helipad located?

Tohoku Electric Power Sakata Helipad is heliport located in Sakata, Japan.

What time zone is Tohoku Electric Power Sakata Helipad in?

Tohoku Electric Power Sakata Helipad is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+09:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Tohoku Electric Power Sakata Helipad?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tohoku Electric Power Sakata Helipad is approximately 8.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tohoku Electric Power Sakata Helipad?

The nearest airport to Tohoku Electric Power Sakata Helipad is Shonai Airport (SYO), about 8.1 nm to the sw, followed by Yuri Airstrip and Yamagata Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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