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Heliport

Méier Medical Center Helipad

ICAO SJFDLocal RJ0102🇧🇷 Rio De Janeiro
Coordinates
22.8993°S, 43.2817°W
Elevation
178 ft (54 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 Méier Medical Center Helipad

Méier Medical Center Helipad is a heliport in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (ICAO SJFD). It sits at an elevation of 178 ft (54 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 62 ft / 19 m. It observes America/Sao Paulo local time. The nearest airport is Fiocruz Heliport (BR-1470), about 2.6 nm to the ene.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

SJFD

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
1562 ft / 19 m62 ftConUnlitOpen

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 Méier Medical Center Helipad.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Méier Medical Center Helipad?

The ICAO code for Méier Medical Center Helipad is SJFD.

Where is Méier Medical Center Helipad located?

Méier Medical Center Helipad is heliport located in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, at an elevation of 178 ft (54 m).

How many runways does Méier Medical Center Helipad have?

Méier Medical Center Helipad has 1 runway, the longest being 62 ft / 19 m.

What time zone is Méier Medical Center Helipad in?

Méier Medical Center Helipad is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Méier Medical Center Helipad?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Méier Medical Center 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 Méier Medical Center Helipad?

The nearest airport to Méier Medical Center Helipad is Fiocruz Heliport (BR-1470), about 2.6 nm to the ene, followed by Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport and Campo Délio Jardim de Mattos Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Méier Medical Center Helipad data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.