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Heliport

Alexandre Castro e Silva Helipad

ICAO SSXFLocal PE0050🇧🇷 Recife
Coordinates
8.1118°S, 34.8928°W
Elevation
199 ft (61 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
BR-PE
Time zone
Recife(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
21.1° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:02
Sunrise
05:24
Sunset
17:20
Civil dusk
17:41

About 11h 56m 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 Alexandre Castro e Silva Helipad

Alexandre Castro e Silva Helipad is a heliport in Recife, Brazil (ICAO SSXF). It sits at an elevation of 199 ft (61 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 59 ft / 18 m. It observes America/Recife local time. The nearest airport is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), about 2 nm to the wsw.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

SSXF

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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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
18 / 3659 ft / 18 m59 ftConUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTR-RECIFEClass BCTRGNDFL035
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
Obstacle430 ft0 ft
Obstacle430 ft0 ft
TV Jormal420 ft59 ft
Obstacle413 ft49 ft
Obstacle413 ft59 ft
Obstacle335 ft43 ft
Obstacle312 ft30 ft
Obstacle312 ft39 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Alexandre Castro e Silva Helipad.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Alexandre Castro e Silva Helipad?

The ICAO code for Alexandre Castro e Silva Helipad is SSXF.

Where is Alexandre Castro e Silva Helipad located?

Alexandre Castro e Silva Helipad is heliport located in Recife, Brazil, at an elevation of 199 ft (61 m).

How many runways does Alexandre Castro e Silva Helipad have?

Alexandre Castro e Silva Helipad has 1 runway, the longest being 59 ft / 18 m.

What time zone is Alexandre Castro e Silva Helipad in?

Alexandre Castro e Silva Helipad is in the America/Recife time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Alexandre Castro e Silva Helipad?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Alexandre Castro e Silva Helipad is approximately 21.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Alexandre Castro e Silva Helipad?

The nearest airport to Alexandre Castro e Silva Helipad is Recife/Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC), about 2 nm to the wsw, followed by Coroa do Avião Airport and Itapessoca Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Alexandre Castro e Silva Helipad data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.