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Heliport

Canal Heliport

ICAO SJHCLocal RJ0106🇧🇷 Cabo Frio
Coordinates
22.8721°S, 42.0115°W
Elevation
7 ft (2 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
BR-RJ
Time zone
Sao Paulo(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
23.3° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:39
Sunrise
06:01
Sunset
17:38
Civil dusk
18:01

About 11h 37m 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 Canal Heliport

Canal Heliport is a heliport in Cabo Frio, Brazil (ICAO SJHC). It sits at an elevation of 7 ft (2 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 66 ft / 20 m. It observes America/Sao Paulo local time. The nearest airport is Cabo Frio Airport (CFB), about 4.5 nm to the sw.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

SJHC

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
7 / 2566 ft / 20 m66 ftGrsUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA-RIO_DE_JANEIRO1Class CControlled6500 ft GNDFL145
TMA-MACAE2Class DControlled1500 ft GNDFL145

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
Obstacle351 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Canal Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Canal Heliport?

The ICAO code for Canal Heliport is SJHC.

Where is Canal Heliport located?

Canal Heliport is heliport located in Cabo Frio, Brazil, at an elevation of 7 ft (2 m).

How many runways does Canal Heliport have?

Canal Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 66 ft / 20 m.

What time zone is Canal Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Canal Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Canal Heliport is approximately 23.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Canal Heliport?

The nearest airport to Canal Heliport is Cabo Frio Airport (CFB), about 4.5 nm to the sw, followed by Tenente Jorge Henrique Möller Airport and Umberto Modiano Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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