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Heliport

Pedra da Gávea Helipad

ICAO SJ9FLocal RJ0381🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro
Coordinates
23.0111°S, 43.2892°W
Elevation
397 ft (121 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
BR-RJ
Time zone
Sao Paulo(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
23° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:41
Sunrise
06:04
Sunset
17:44
Civil dusk
18:07

About 11h 40m 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 Pedra da Gávea Helipad

Pedra da Gávea Helipad is a heliport in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It sits at an elevation of 397 ft (121 m). It observes America/Sao Paulo local time. The nearest airport is Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ), about 4.8 nm to the wnw.

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.

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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(4)

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-RIO1Class 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
Torre Rio Sul512 ft171 ft
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

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Pedra da Gávea Helipad.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pedra da Gávea Helipad located?

Pedra da Gávea Helipad is heliport located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at an elevation of 397 ft (121 m).

What time zone is Pedra da Gávea Helipad in?

Pedra da Gávea Helipad is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Pedra da Gávea Helipad?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Pedra da Gávea Helipad 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 Pedra da Gávea Helipad?

The nearest airport to Pedra da Gávea Helipad is Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ), about 4.8 nm to the wnw, followed by Ten. Brig. Ar Waldir de Vasconcelos Airport and Fiocruz Heliport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Pedra da Gávea Helipad data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.