Riva Air Base
Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)
About 14h 48m 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 Riva Air Base
Riva Air Base is a heliport in Riva, Turkey. It observes Europe/Istanbul local time. The nearest airport is İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base (LTBX), about 13.7 nm to the s.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
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)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISTANBUL FIR (LTBB) | Class C | FIR | GND | FL999 |
| ISTANBUL TMA | Special use | TMA | 1500 ft MSL | FL245 |
| ANKARA ACC SECTOR 3 LOWER | Special use | Type 27 | GND | FL325 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Turkey airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyland Residential Tower | 932 ft | 105 ft | — |
| Skyland Office Tower | 932 ft | 121 ft | — |
| İstanbul Sapphire | 771 ft | 384 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 636 ft | 226 ft | — |
| Torun Center | 525 ft | 371 ft | — |
| Torun Center | 525 ft | 358 ft | — |
| Torun Center | 525 ft | 400 ft | — |
| Torun Center | 525 ft | 358 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Riva Air Base.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Riva Air Base located?
Riva Air Base is heliport located in Riva, Turkey.
What time zone is Riva Air Base in?
Riva Air Base is in the Europe/Istanbul time zone (UTC+03:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Riva Air Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Riva Air Base is approximately 6.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Riva Air Base?
The nearest airport to Riva Air Base is İstanbul Samandıra Army Air Base (LTBX), about 13.7 nm to the s, followed by Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport and İstanbul Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Riva Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.