Shirakawa Heliport
Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)
About 12h 52m 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 Shirakawa Heliport
Shirakawa Heliport is a heliport in Kumamoto, Japan. It sits at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m). It observes Asia/Tokyo local time. The nearest airport is Shirakawa Gliderport (JP-0467), about 0.2 nm to the w.
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.
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(3)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KUMAMOTO ACA-2 | Class E | Controlled | 700 ft MSL | FL160 |
| KUMAMOTO TCA-7 | Class E | Controlled | 3400 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| SHIRAKAWA GP 10FT | Class G | Gliding sector | GND | 2000 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 Shirakawa Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Shirakawa Heliport located?
Shirakawa Heliport is heliport located in Kumamoto, Japan, at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m).
What time zone is Shirakawa Heliport in?
Shirakawa Heliport is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+09:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Shirakawa Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Shirakawa Heliport is approximately 7.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Shirakawa Heliport?
The nearest airport to Shirakawa Heliport is Shirakawa Gliderport (JP-0467), about 0.2 nm to the w, followed by Kumamoto Airport and Aso Auxiliary Airfield.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Shirakawa Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.