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Sutter Medical Center Castro Valley Heliport

ICAO US-4978Local 0CA1🇺🇸 Castro Valley
Coordinates
37.6990°N, 122.0893°W
Elevation
224 ft (68 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-CA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
12.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:30
Sunrise
06:00
Sunset
20:30
Civil dusk
21:00

About 14h 30m 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 Sutter Medical Center Castro Valley Heliport

Sutter Medical Center Castro Valley Heliport is a heliport in Castro Valley, United States. It sits at an elevation of 224 ft (68 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 54 ft / 16 m. It observes America/Los Angeles local time. The nearest airport is Hayward Executive Airport (HWD), about 2.8 nm to the ssw.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H154 ft / 16 m54 ftConLightedOpen

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SAN FRANCISCO CLASS B AREA IClass BControlled4000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
SAN FRANCISCO CLASS B AREA LClass BControlled5000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
METROPOLITAN OAKLAND AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlled1500 ft MSL4000 ft MSL
HAYWARD CLASS DClass DControlledGND1500 ft MSL
HAYWARD CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Ordway Building404 ft72 ft
Atlas Apartments400 ft69 ft
Kaiser Center Tower390 ft46 ft
17th & Broadway381 ft121 ft
Lake Merritt Plaza Building371 ft46 ft
601 City Center367 ft52 ft
1111 Broadway Building361 ft108 ft
1800 Harrison Building335 ft72 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sutter Medical Center Castro Valley Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sutter Medical Center Castro Valley Heliport located?

Sutter Medical Center Castro Valley Heliport is heliport located in Castro Valley, United States, at an elevation of 224 ft (68 m).

How many runways does Sutter Medical Center Castro Valley Heliport have?

Sutter Medical Center Castro Valley Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 54 ft / 16 m.

What time zone is Sutter Medical Center Castro Valley Heliport in?

Sutter Medical Center Castro Valley Heliport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Sutter Medical Center Castro Valley Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sutter Medical Center Castro Valley Heliport is approximately 12.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sutter Medical Center Castro Valley Heliport?

The nearest airport to Sutter Medical Center Castro Valley Heliport is Hayward Executive Airport (HWD), about 2.8 nm to the ssw, followed by Boneyard Airstrip and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Sutter Medical Center Castro Valley Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.