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Heliport

HELPN Morro da Gavazza Heliport

ICAO SNHMLocal BA9001🇧🇷 Salvador
Coordinates
13.0077°S, 38.5307°W
Elevation
154 ft (47 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
05:39
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 HELPN Morro da Gavazza Heliport

HELPN Morro da Gavazza Heliport is a heliport in Salvador, Brazil (ICAO SNHM). It sits at an elevation of 154 ft (47 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 60 ft / 18 m. It observes America/Bahia local time. The nearest airport is Aeroclube da Bahia Airport (SNVR), about 8 nm to the w.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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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
11 / 2960 ft / 18 m60 ftCeramic BrickUnlitOpen

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 HELPN Morro da Gavazza Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for HELPN Morro da Gavazza Heliport?

The ICAO code for HELPN Morro da Gavazza Heliport is SNHM.

Where is HELPN Morro da Gavazza Heliport located?

HELPN Morro da Gavazza Heliport is heliport located in Salvador, Brazil, at an elevation of 154 ft (47 m).

How many runways does HELPN Morro da Gavazza Heliport have?

HELPN Morro da Gavazza Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 60 ft / 18 m.

What time zone is HELPN Morro da Gavazza Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at HELPN Morro da Gavazza Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at HELPN Morro da Gavazza 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 HELPN Morro da Gavazza Heliport?

The nearest airport to HELPN Morro da Gavazza Heliport is Aeroclube da Bahia Airport (SNVR), about 8 nm to the w, followed by Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport and Jauá Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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