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Heliport

Schaefer Heliport

ICAO US-8511Local 4MI9🇺🇸 Rockford
Coordinates
43.0543°N, 85.4366°W
Elevation
826 ft (252 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-MI
Time zone
Detroit(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
5.9° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:43
Sunrise
06:17
Sunset
21:19
Civil dusk
21:53

About 15h 2m 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 Schaefer Heliport

Schaefer Heliport is a heliport in Rockford, United States. It sits at an elevation of 826 ft (252 m). It observes America/Detroit local time. The nearest airport is Wabasis Lake Airport (MI80), about 4.7 nm to the nne.

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.

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Great-circle distance and true bearing from Schaefer Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Schaefer Heliport located?

Schaefer Heliport is heliport located in Rockford, United States, at an elevation of 826 ft (252 m).

What time zone is Schaefer Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Schaefer Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Schaefer Heliport is approximately 5.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Schaefer Heliport?

The nearest airport to Schaefer Heliport is Wabasis Lake Airport (MI80), about 4.7 nm to the nne, followed by Wells Airport and Somerville Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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