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Heliport

JGSDF Somagahara Heliport

ICAO RJTS🇯🇵 Maebashi
Coordinates
36.4348°N, 138.9529°E
Elevation
1,300 ft (396 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
JP-10
Time zone
Tokyo(UTC+09:00)
Magnetic variation
8.3° W

Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:49
Sunrise
05:15
Sunset
18:16
Civil dusk
18:43

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 JGSDF Somagahara Heliport

JGSDF Somagahara Heliport

相馬原駐屯地 は、群馬県北群馬郡榛東村大字新井1017-2に所在し、第12旅団司令部等が駐屯する陸上自衛隊の駐屯地である。

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

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(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SOUMAGAHARA CTRClass DCTRGND4000 ft MSL
YOKOTA ACA-2Class EControlled700 ft MSLFL180
YOKOTA ACA-1Class EControlled700 ft MSLFL230
JSDF H-1ASpecial useDangerGNDFL230
JSDF H-1BSpecial useDanger10000 ft MSLFL230
JSDF 3-1Special useDangerGND10000 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
群馬県庁舎505 ft390 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from JGSDF Somagahara Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for JGSDF Somagahara Heliport?

The ICAO code for JGSDF Somagahara Heliport is RJTS.

Where is JGSDF Somagahara Heliport located?

JGSDF Somagahara Heliport is heliport located in Maebashi, Japan, at an elevation of 1,300 ft (396 m).

What time zone is JGSDF Somagahara Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at JGSDF Somagahara Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at JGSDF Somagahara Heliport is approximately 8.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near JGSDF Somagahara Heliport?

The nearest airport to JGSDF Somagahara Heliport is Isesaki Auxiliary Airfield (JP-0363), about 12.8 nm to the se, followed by Kamisato Gliderport and Ojima R/C Skyport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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