El Centinela Military Checkpoint Heliport
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
About 12h 56m 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 El Centinela Military Checkpoint Heliport
El Centinela Military Checkpoint Heliport is a heliport in Tecate, Mexico. It sits at an elevation of 856 ft (261 m). It observes America/Tijuana local time. The nearest airport is La Rumorosa Airstrip (MX-1285), about 5.7 nm to the wsw.
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.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | — | 4,518 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 4,452 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 4,459 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 4,423 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 4,140 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 4,216 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 4,058 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 4,485 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from El Centinela Military Checkpoint Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is El Centinela Military Checkpoint Heliport located?
El Centinela Military Checkpoint Heliport is heliport located in Tecate, Mexico, at an elevation of 856 ft (261 m).
What time zone is El Centinela Military Checkpoint Heliport in?
El Centinela Military Checkpoint Heliport is in the America/Tijuana time zone (UTC-07:00).
What is the magnetic variation at El Centinela Military Checkpoint Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at El Centinela Military Checkpoint Heliport is approximately 10.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near El Centinela Military Checkpoint Heliport?
The nearest airport to El Centinela Military Checkpoint Heliport is La Rumorosa Airstrip (MX-1285), about 5.7 nm to the wsw, followed by Arroyo de Agua Grande Airport and Emory Ranch Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. El Centinela Military Checkpoint Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.