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Heliport

Rio Santos Helipad

ICAO SWIFLocal RJ0157🇧🇷 Itaguaí
Coordinates
22.8547°S, 43.7647°W
Elevation
72 ft (22 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
BR-RJ
Time zone
Sao Paulo(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
22.9° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:12
Sunrise
06:36
Sunset
17:27
Civil dusk
17:51

About 10h 51m 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 Rio Santos Helipad

Rio Santos Helipad is a heliport in Itaguaí, Brazil (ICAO SWIF). It sits at an elevation of 72 ft (22 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 59 ft / 18 m. It observes America/Sao Paulo local time. The nearest airport is Santa Cruz Air Force Base (SNZ), about 5.3 nm to the sse.

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

Live weather

SWIF

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
2859 ft / 18 m59 ftConLightedOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA-RIO_DE_JANEIRO1Class CControlled6500 ft GNDFL145
CTR-SANTA_CRUZ2Class DCTR2500 ft GND6500 ft GND
CTR-SANTA_CRUZ3Class DCTRGND2500 ft GND

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 Rio Santos Helipad.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Rio Santos Helipad?

The ICAO code for Rio Santos Helipad is SWIF.

Where is Rio Santos Helipad located?

Rio Santos Helipad is heliport located in Itaguaí, Brazil, at an elevation of 72 ft (22 m).

How many runways does Rio Santos Helipad have?

Rio Santos Helipad has 1 runway, the longest being 59 ft / 18 m.

What time zone is Rio Santos Helipad in?

Rio Santos Helipad is in the America/Sao Paulo time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Rio Santos Helipad?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Rio Santos Helipad is approximately 22.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Rio Santos Helipad?

The nearest airport to Rio Santos Helipad is Santa Cruz Air Force Base (SNZ), about 5.3 nm to the sse, followed by Clube CÉU Airport and Marambaia Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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