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Heliport

Thirst Hill Heliport

ICAO US-6557🇺🇸 San Clemente Island
Coordinates
32.8833°N, 118.4512°W
Elevation
1,936 ft (590 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-CA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
11.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:30
Sunrise
05:58
Sunset
20:03
Civil dusk
20:31

About 14h 5m 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 Thirst Hill Heliport

Thirst Hill Heliport is a heliport in San Clemente Island, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,936 ft (590 m). It observes America/Los Angeles local time. The nearest airport is San Clemente Island Naval Auxiliary Landing Field (KNUC), about 10.8 nm to the nw.

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.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle709 ft
Obstacle702 ft
Obstacle709 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Thirst Hill Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Thirst Hill Heliport located?

Thirst Hill Heliport is heliport located in San Clemente Island, United States, at an elevation of 1,936 ft (590 m).

What time zone is Thirst Hill Heliport in?

Thirst Hill Heliport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Thirst Hill Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Thirst Hill Heliport is approximately 11.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Thirst Hill Heliport?

The nearest airport to Thirst Hill Heliport is San Clemente Island Naval Auxiliary Landing Field (KNUC), about 10.8 nm to the nw, followed by Catalina Airport and San Nicolas Island Nolf Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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