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Heliport

Higashishirakawa Heliport

ICAO JP-2729🇯🇵 Shirakawa
Coordinates
35.6457°N, 137.3205°E
Elevation
1,422 ft (433 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
JP-21
Time zone
Tokyo(UTC+09:00)
Magnetic variation
8.3° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:56
Sunrise
05:22
Sunset
18:23
Civil dusk
18:50

About 13h 2m 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 Higashishirakawa Heliport

Higashishirakawa Heliport is a heliport in Shirakawa, Japan. It sits at an elevation of 1,422 ft (433 m). It observes Asia/Tokyo local time. The nearest airport is Tokai Paraplane Airstrip (JP-0592), about 19 nm to the s.

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
CHUBU ACA-8Class EControlled700 ft MSLFL150
CHUBU TCA-41Class EControlled7000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
CHUBU TCA-40Class EControlled6000 ft MSL10000 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 Higashishirakawa Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Higashishirakawa Heliport located?

Higashishirakawa Heliport is heliport located in Shirakawa, Japan, at an elevation of 1,422 ft (433 m).

What time zone is Higashishirakawa Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Higashishirakawa Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Higashishirakawa Heliport is approximately 8.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Higashishirakawa Heliport?

The nearest airport to Higashishirakawa Heliport is Tokai Paraplane Airstrip (JP-0592), about 19 nm to the s, followed by Gifu Airport and Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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