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Heliport

Ricks Helipad

ICAO US-8483Local MI36🇺🇸 Maple City
Coordinates
44.8802°N, 85.9387°W
Elevation
620 ft (189 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-MI
Time zone
Detroit(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
5.8° W

Daylight today(Sep 6, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:43
Sunrise
07:13
Sunset
20:14
Civil dusk
20:44

About 13h 1m 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 Ricks Helipad

Ricks Helipad is a heliport in Maple City, United States. It sits at an elevation of 620 ft (189 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 75 ft / 23 m. It observes America/Detroit local time. The nearest airport is Forrest River Airport (US-1147), about 2.2 nm to the ene.

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

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
H175 ft / 23 m75 ftGvlUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Ricks Helipad.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ricks Helipad located?

Ricks Helipad is heliport located in Maple City, United States, at an elevation of 620 ft (189 m).

How many runways does Ricks Helipad have?

Ricks Helipad has 1 runway, the longest being 75 ft / 23 m.

What time zone is Ricks Helipad in?

Ricks Helipad is in the America/Detroit time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Ricks Helipad?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ricks Helipad is approximately 5.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ricks Helipad?

The nearest airport to Ricks Helipad is Forrest River Airport (US-1147), about 2.2 nm to the ene, followed by William B Bolton Airport and Miller-Herrold Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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