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SJN8
Beach Heliport · Rio de Janeiro
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
16 ft / 5 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
19/01 · 64 ft · GrassUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Beach Heliport (SJN8), located in Rio de Janeiro, 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 16 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
Beach Heliport
ICAO / IATA
SJN8 / —
Municipality
Rio de Janeiro
Country
Region
BR-RJ — Rio de Janeiro
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
16 ft
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External charts, live tracking and weather reports.
Runway 19 / 01
UNLIT
Runway Length: 64 ft / 20 m
Runway Width: 64 ft / 20 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 64 ft / 20 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 19
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 01
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026