Đảo Song Tử Tây (Southwest Cay) Helipad
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
About 12h 22m 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 Đảo Song Tử Tây (Southwest Cay) Helipad
Southwest Cay, also known as Vietnamese: Đảo Song Tử Tây; Pugad Island ; Mandarin Chinese: 南子島/南子岛; pinyin: Nánzi Dǎo, is an island on the northwestern edge of the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. It is part of the atoll North Danger Reef, and just 1.75 miles (2.82 km) southwest of Northeast Cay. With an natural area of 12 hectares, it is the sixth largest of the naturally occurring Spratly Islands, and the second largest of the Vietnamese-occupied islands. Southwest Cay has the archipelago's highest point, at 4 meters above sea level. It was once a breeding place for birds, and was covered with trees and guano; export of guano had been carried out "on a considerable scale".
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Nearby airports
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Đảo Song Tử Tây (Southwest Cay) Helipad located?
Đảo Song Tử Tây (Southwest Cay) Helipad is heliport located in Trường Sa (Song Tử Tây), Vietnam.
What time zone is Đảo Song Tử Tây (Southwest Cay) Helipad in?
Đảo Song Tử Tây (Southwest Cay) Helipad is in the Asia/Ho Chi Minh time zone (UTC+07:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Đảo Song Tử Tây (Southwest Cay) Helipad?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Đảo Song Tử Tây (Southwest Cay) Helipad is approximately 1.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Đảo Song Tử Tây (Southwest Cay) Helipad?
The nearest airport to Đảo Song Tử Tây (Southwest Cay) Helipad is Rancudo Airfield (PH-0006), about 22.9 nm to the s, followed by Zhubi Jiao (Subi Reef) Air Base and Taiping Island Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Đảo Song Tử Tây (Southwest Cay) Helipad data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.