Captiva Heliport Heliport
4FD8 · Sanibel, FL
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:37 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:32 AM | 10:32Z |
| Sunrise | 06:57 AM | 10:57Z |
| Sunset | 08:12 PM | 00:12Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:37 PM | 00:37Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 100 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
RSW 114.15
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSW · Lee County | VORTAC | 114.15 · 88Y | Low | r274° / 22.4 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 4FD8 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 4FD8
- Coordinates
- 26.5417, -82.1920
- Elevation
- 3 ft MSL
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No published services or facility detail for 4FD8.
Nearby airports
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About 4FD8
Captiva Heliport (4FD8) is a heliport in Sanibel, FL, at 3 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 100 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 4FD8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 4FD8?
Captiva Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 100 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 4FD8?
Captiva Heliport is in Sanibel, FL, at an elevation of 3 ft MSL. Coordinates: 26.5417, -82.1920.
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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 4FD8 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.