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Heliport

Kucho Heliport

ICAO JP-3246🇯🇵 Ikata
Coordinates
33.4831°N, 132.3088°E
Elevation
554 ft (169 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
JP-38
Time zone
Tokyo(UTC+09:00)
Magnetic variation
8° W

Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:19
Sunrise
05:45
Sunset
18:40
Civil dusk
19:05

About 12h 55m 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 Kucho Heliport

Kucho Heliport is a heliport in Ikata, Japan. It sits at an elevation of 554 ft (169 m). It observes Asia/Tokyo local time. The nearest airport is Tachibana Wind Park (JP-2286), about 24.6 nm to the n.

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(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
IWAKUNI ACA-10Class EControlled700 ft MSLFL150
KS-2AClass GControlledGND2000 ft MSL
KS-2BClass GControlled2000 ft MSL2500 ft MSL
NUC IKATA 2670MWSpecial useDangerGND2000 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
Obstacle1,063 ft
Obstacle1,165 ft
Obstacle1,033 ft
Obstacle1,076 ft
Obstacle1,158 ft
Obstacle1,083 ft
Obstacle1,099 ft
Obstacle1,020 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kucho Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kucho Heliport located?

Kucho Heliport is heliport located in Ikata, Japan, at an elevation of 554 ft (169 m).

What time zone is Kucho Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kucho Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kucho 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 Kucho Heliport?

The nearest airport to Kucho Heliport is Tachibana Wind Park (JP-2286), about 24.6 nm to the n, followed by Matsuyama Airport and Oita Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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