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Heliport

Grupo Tático Aéreo Heliport

ICAO SWLW🇧🇷 São Luís
Coordinates
2.4964°S, 44.2794°W
Elevation
89 ft (27 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
BR-MA
Time zone
Fortaleza(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
20.6° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:36
Sunrise
05:57
Sunset
18:01
Civil dusk
18:22

About 12h 4m 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 Grupo Tático Aéreo Heliport

Grupo Tático Aéreo Heliport is a heliport in São Luís, Brazil (ICAO SWLW). It sits at an elevation of 89 ft (27 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 62 ft / 19 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Fortaleza local time. The nearest airport is Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ), about 6 nm to the sse.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

SWLW

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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
1062 ft / 19 m62 ftConcUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA-SAO_LUISClass DControlledFL025FL145
CTR-SAO_LUIZClass DCTRGNDFL025

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
Obstacle328 ft98 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Grupo Tático Aéreo Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Grupo Tático Aéreo Heliport?

The ICAO code for Grupo Tático Aéreo Heliport is SWLW.

Where is Grupo Tático Aéreo Heliport located?

Grupo Tático Aéreo Heliport is heliport located in São Luís, Brazil, at an elevation of 89 ft (27 m).

How many runways does Grupo Tático Aéreo Heliport have?

Grupo Tático Aéreo Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 62 ft / 19 m.

What time zone is Grupo Tático Aéreo Heliport in?

Grupo Tático Aéreo Heliport is in the America/Fortaleza time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Grupo Tático Aéreo Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Grupo Tático Aéreo Heliport is approximately 20.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Grupo Tático Aéreo Heliport?

The nearest airport to Grupo Tático Aéreo Heliport is Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ), about 6 nm to the sse, followed by Coronel Alexandre Raposo Airport and CAVU - Clube de Aviação Ultraleve Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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