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Heliport

Tsukuba Circuit Heliport

ICAO JP-2138🇯🇵 Shimotsuma
Coordinates
36.1518°N, 139.9218°E
Type
Heliport
Region
JP-08
Time zone
Tokyo(UTC+09:00)
Magnetic variation
8° W

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:46
Sunrise
05:12
Sunset
18:11
Civil dusk
18:37

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 Tsukuba Circuit Heliport

Tsukuba Circuit Heliport is a heliport in Shimotsuma, Japan. It observes Asia/Tokyo local time. The nearest airport is Haneda Gliderport (JP-3047), about 1.2 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(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TOKYO ACA-3Class EControlled700 ft MSLFL240
KK-4-7Class 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
つくば三井ビル289 ft157 ft
ライオンズタワーみどりのスタイリーナ269 ft79 ft
Obstacle52 ft
Obstacle66 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tsukuba Circuit Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tsukuba Circuit Heliport located?

Tsukuba Circuit Heliport is heliport located in Shimotsuma, Japan.

What time zone is Tsukuba Circuit Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Tsukuba Circuit Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tsukuba Circuit Heliport is approximately 8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tsukuba Circuit Heliport?

The nearest airport to Tsukuba Circuit Heliport is Haneda Gliderport (JP-3047), about 1.2 nm to the sw, followed by Akeno Auxiliary Airfield and Sekijo Auxiliary Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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