Lawak Island (Nanshan Island) Helipad
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 12h 21m 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 Lawak Island (Nanshan Island) Helipad
Nanshan Island, also known as Lawak Island, is the eighth largest natural island of the Spratly Islands, and the fourth largest of the Philippine-occupied islands. It has an area of 7.93 hectares. It is located 98 miles (158 km) east of Thitu Island (Pag-asa).
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
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(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPHI FIR | Special use | FIR | GND | FL999 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Philippines airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Lawak Island (Nanshan Island) Helipad.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lawak Island (Nanshan Island) Helipad located?
Lawak Island (Nanshan Island) Helipad is heliport located in Kalayaan (Lawak Island / Nanshan Island), Philippines.
What time zone is Lawak Island (Nanshan Island) Helipad in?
Lawak Island (Nanshan Island) Helipad is in the Asia/Manila time zone (UTC+08:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Lawak Island (Nanshan Island) Helipad?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Lawak Island (Nanshan Island) Helipad is approximately 1.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Lawak Island (Nanshan Island) Helipad?
The nearest airport to Lawak Island (Nanshan Island) Helipad is Meiji Jiao (Mischief Reef) Air Base (CN-0110), about 51.8 nm to the ssw, followed by Taiping Island Airport and Rancudo Airfield.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Lawak Island (Nanshan Island) Helipad data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.