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Heliport

Hospital da Bahia Heliport

ICAO SIHXLocal BA0209🇧🇷 Salvador
Coordinates
12.9877°S, 38.4509°W
Elevation
105 ft (32 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
BR-BA
Time zone
Bahia(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
23° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:17
Sunrise
05:38
Sunset
17:31
Civil dusk
17:52

About 11h 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 Hospital da Bahia Heliport

Hospital da Bahia Heliport is a heliport in Salvador, Brazil (ICAO SIHX). It sits at an elevation of 105 ft (32 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 62 ft / 19 m. It observes America/Bahia local time. The nearest airport is Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA), about 8.9 nm to the ene.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
2662 ft / 19 m62 ftConUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA-SALVADORClass CControlledFL035FL145
CTR-SALVADORClass DCTRGNDFL035

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
Rio Vermelho Exclusive331 ft89 ft
Jardim Brasília328 ft171 ft
Obstacle312 ft36 ft
Condominio Modern & Living Garibaldi289 ft69 ft
Obstacle289 ft30 ft
Caixa 1279 ft85 ft
Edifício Módulo279 ft79 ft
Celebration Garibaldi253 ft118 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Hospital da Bahia Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Hospital da Bahia Heliport?

The ICAO code for Hospital da Bahia Heliport is SIHX.

Where is Hospital da Bahia Heliport located?

Hospital da Bahia Heliport is heliport located in Salvador, Brazil, at an elevation of 105 ft (32 m).

How many runways does Hospital da Bahia Heliport have?

Hospital da Bahia Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 62 ft / 19 m.

What time zone is Hospital da Bahia Heliport in?

Hospital da Bahia Heliport is in the America/Bahia time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Hospital da Bahia Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hospital da Bahia 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 Hospital da Bahia Heliport?

The nearest airport to Hospital da Bahia Heliport is Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA), about 8.9 nm to the ene, followed by Aeroclube da Bahia Airport and Jauá Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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