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SD8L
Heliponto da Base Naval do Rio de Janeiro · Niterói
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
7 ft / 2 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
09/29 · 108 ft · ConcreteUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Heliponto da Base Naval do Rio de Janeiro (SD8L), located in Niterói, Brazil. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 7 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 7,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Heliponto da Base Naval do Rio de Janeiro
ICAO / IATA
SD8L / —
Municipality
Niterói
Country
Region
BR-RJ — Rio de Janeiro
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
7 ft
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Runway 09 / 29
UNLIT
Runway Length: 108 ft / 33 m
Runway Width: 108 ft / 33 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 108 ft / 33 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 09
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026