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Heliport

UTGCA Heliport

ICAO SNCH🇧🇷 Caraguatatuba
Coordinates
23.6576°S, 45.4981°W
Elevation
26 ft (8 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
BR-SP
Time zone
Sao Paulo(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
22.2° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:50
Sunrise
06:13
Sunset
17:52
Civil dusk
18:15

About 11h 39m 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 UTGCA Heliport

UTGCA Heliport is a heliport in Caraguatatuba, Brazil (ICAO SNCH). It sits at an elevation of 26 ft (8 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 89 ft / 27 m. It observes America/Sao Paulo local time. The nearest airport is Tatamborá Flying Field (BR-0001), about 14.1 nm to the sse.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

SNCH

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
H189 ft / 27 m89 ftConUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA-SAO_PAULO1Class CControlled5500 ft GNDFL195
TMA-SAO_PAULO3Class CControlledFL105FL145
G - REA-FOXTROTClass GControlledFL040FL065
G - REA-QUEBECClass GControlledFL047FL055
G - REA-FOXTROTClass GControlledFL040FL095

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from UTGCA Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for UTGCA Heliport?

The ICAO code for UTGCA Heliport is SNCH.

Where is UTGCA Heliport located?

UTGCA Heliport is heliport located in Caraguatatuba, Brazil, at an elevation of 26 ft (8 m).

How many runways does UTGCA Heliport have?

UTGCA Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 89 ft / 27 m.

What time zone is UTGCA Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at UTGCA Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at UTGCA Heliport is approximately 22.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near UTGCA Heliport?

The nearest airport to UTGCA Heliport is Tatamborá Flying Field (BR-0001), about 14.1 nm to the sse, followed by Ubatuba Gastão Madeira State Airport and Fazenda Irohy Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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