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Heliport

Paquetá Heliport

ICAO SDPULocal RJ0053🇧🇷 Rio De Janeiro
Coordinates
22.7669°S, 43.1126°W
Elevation
10 ft (3 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
BR-RJ
Time zone
Sao Paulo(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
23° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:09
Sunrise
06:33
Sunset
17:25
Civil dusk
17:49

About 10h 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 Paquetá Heliport

Paquetá Heliport is a heliport in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (ICAO SDPU). It sits at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 92 ft / 28 m. It observes America/Sao Paulo local time. The nearest airport is Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG), about 8.1 nm to the wsw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

SDPU

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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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
3 / 1292 ft / 28 m92 ftConUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA-RIO_DE_JANEIRO1Class CControlled6500 ft GNDFL145
TMA-RIO_DE_JANEIRO2Class CControlled3500 ft GND6500 ft GND
TMA-RIO_DE_JANEIRO3Class CControlled1000 ft GND3500 ft GND
CTR-GALEAO2Class DCTRGND700 ft GND
CTR-GALEAO1Class DCTR700 ft GND1500 ft GND

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Brazil airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Edifício Banco do Brasil469 ft210 ft
Edifício Santos Dumont463 ft95 ft
Obstacle453 ft217 ft
Obstacle436 ft213 ft
Obstacle430 ft256 ft
Obstacle427 ft256 ft
Torre Almirante417 ft184 ft
Edifício Rio Metropolitan397 ft69 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Paquetá Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Paquetá Heliport?

The ICAO code for Paquetá Heliport is SDPU.

Where is Paquetá Heliport located?

Paquetá Heliport is heliport located in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m).

How many runways does Paquetá Heliport have?

Paquetá Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 92 ft / 28 m.

What time zone is Paquetá Heliport in?

Paquetá Heliport is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Paquetá Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Paquetá Heliport is approximately 23° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Paquetá Heliport?

The nearest airport to Paquetá Heliport is Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG), about 8.1 nm to the wsw, followed by Santos Dumont Airport and Fiocruz Heliport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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