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Heliport

Takasato Auxiliary Heliport

ICAO JP-3044🇯🇵 Kitakata
Coordinates
37.6316°N, 139.6985°E
Elevation
1,362 ft (415 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
JP-07
Time zone
Tokyo(UTC+09:00)
Magnetic variation
8.5° W

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:45
Sunrise
05:12
Sunset
18:13
Civil dusk
18:40

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 Takasato Auxiliary Heliport

Takasato Auxiliary Heliport is a heliport in Kitakata, Japan. It sits at an elevation of 1,362 ft (415 m). It observes Asia/Tokyo local time. The nearest airport is Niigata Airport (KIJ), about 33.9 nm to the nw.

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(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NIIGATA ACA-1Class EControlled700 ft MSL8000 ft MSL
JSDF 2Special useDangerGND8000 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 Takasato Auxiliary Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Takasato Auxiliary Heliport located?

Takasato Auxiliary Heliport is heliport located in Kitakata, Japan, at an elevation of 1,362 ft (415 m).

What time zone is Takasato Auxiliary Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Takasato Auxiliary Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Takasato Auxiliary Heliport is approximately 8.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Takasato Auxiliary Heliport?

The nearest airport to Takasato Auxiliary Heliport is Niigata Airport (KIJ), about 33.9 nm to the nw, followed by Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark and Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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