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Heliport

Sanjo Heliport

ICAO JP-2428🇯🇵 Sanjo
Coordinates
37.6344°N, 138.9431°E
Elevation
23 ft (7 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
JP-15
Time zone
Tokyo(UTC+09:00)
Magnetic variation
8.7° W

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:48
Sunrise
05:15
Sunset
18:16
Civil dusk
18:43

About 13h 1m 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 Sanjo Heliport

Sanjo Heliport is a heliport in Sanjo, Japan. It sits at an elevation of 23 ft (7 m). It observes Asia/Tokyo local time. The nearest airport is Niigata Airport (KIJ), about 20.8 nm to the nne.

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(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NIIGATA ACA-1Class EControlled700 ft MSL8000 ft MSL
NIIGATA ACA-2Class EControlled700 ft MSLFL140
KK-2-1Class GControlledGND4000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Japan airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sanjo Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sanjo Heliport located?

Sanjo Heliport is heliport located in Sanjo, Japan, at an elevation of 23 ft (7 m).

What time zone is Sanjo Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Sanjo Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sanjo Heliport is approximately 8.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sanjo Heliport?

The nearest airport to Sanjo Heliport is Niigata Airport (KIJ), about 20.8 nm to the nne, followed by Tanaka Airstrip and Sado Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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