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Heliport

Mina Águas Claras Heliport

ICAO SWACLocal MG0297🇧🇷 Nova Lima
Coordinates
19.9689°S, 43.9145°W
Elevation
3,848 ft (1,173 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
BR-MG
Time zone
Sao Paulo(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
23.1° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:42
Sunrise
06:04
Sunset
17:48
Civil dusk
18:11

About 11h 44m 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 Mina Águas Claras Heliport

Mina Águas Claras Heliport is a heliport in Nova Lima, Brazil (ICAO SWAC). It sits at an elevation of 3,848 ft (1,173 m). It observes America/Sao Paulo local time. The nearest airport is Carlos Prates Airport (SBPR), about 5.5 nm to the nw.

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

Live weather

SWAC
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NOTAMs

SWAC

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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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA-BELO_HORIZONTEClass CControlled5500 ft GNDFL145
TMA-BELO_HORIZONTE2Class CControlled4100 ft GND5500 ft GND
CTR-BELO HORIZONTEClass DCTRGND4100 ft GND

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
Edifício Mirafiori377 ft2,890 ft
Obstacle331 ft4,068 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Mina Águas Claras Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Mina Águas Claras Heliport?

The ICAO code for Mina Águas Claras Heliport is SWAC.

Where is Mina Águas Claras Heliport located?

Mina Águas Claras Heliport is heliport located in Nova Lima, Brazil, at an elevation of 3,848 ft (1,173 m).

What time zone is Mina Águas Claras Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Mina Águas Claras Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mina Águas Claras Heliport is approximately 23.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Mina Águas Claras Heliport?

The nearest airport to Mina Águas Claras Heliport is Carlos Prates Airport (SBPR), about 5.5 nm to the nw, followed by Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport and Fazenda Haras RPC Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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