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SDH7

Base Naval de Aratu Heliport · Candeias

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
9 ft / 3 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
09/31 · 108 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Base Naval de Aratu Heliport (SDH7), located in Candeias, 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 9 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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Base Naval de Aratu Heliport
ICAO / IATA
SDH7 / —
Municipality
Candeias
Country
Region
BR-BA — Bahia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
9 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 09 / 31
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 108 ft / 33 m
Runway Width: 108 ft / 33 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: ° / °
RWY 09
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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SBARILS
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BR-0569
Glauber de Andrade Rocha Airport
351 km / 190 nm
SBUF
Paulo Afonso Airport
378 km / 204 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026