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Heliport

Gilson Machado Heliport

ICAO SNPR🇧🇷 Gravatá
Coordinates
8.1997°S, 35.6161°W
Elevation
1,529 ft (466 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
BR-PE
Time zone
Recife(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
21.2° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:03
Sunrise
05:24
Sunset
17:22
Civil dusk
17:43

About 11h 58m 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 Gilson Machado Heliport

Gilson Machado Heliport is a heliport in Gravatá, Brazil (ICAO SNPR). It sits at an elevation of 1,529 ft (466 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 66 ft / 20 m. It observes America/Recife local time. The nearest airport is Fazenda Lagoa do Cavalo Airport (SDWI), about 2 nm to the nnw.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

SNPR

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
21 / 3566 ft / 20 m66 ftConUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA-RECIFEClass CTMAFL035FL195

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
Obstacle246 ft2,257 ft
Obstacle230 ft2,264 ft
Obstacle2,418 ft
Obstacle2,487 ft
Obstacle2,543 ft
Obstacle2,546 ft
Obstacle2,484 ft
Obstacle2,569 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Gilson Machado Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Gilson Machado Heliport?

The ICAO code for Gilson Machado Heliport is SNPR.

Where is Gilson Machado Heliport located?

Gilson Machado Heliport is heliport located in Gravatá, Brazil, at an elevation of 1,529 ft (466 m).

How many runways does Gilson Machado Heliport have?

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

What time zone is Gilson Machado Heliport in?

Gilson Machado Heliport is in the America/Recife time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Gilson Machado Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gilson Machado Heliport is approximately 21.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gilson Machado Heliport?

The nearest airport to Gilson Machado Heliport is Fazenda Lagoa do Cavalo Airport (SDWI), about 2 nm to the nnw, followed by Fazenda Alto do Cruzeiro Airport and Usina União Industria Private Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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