Rainshed HeliportPrivate

HI52 · Volcano Village, HI · Non-towered · Open on the map

Elevation
4,000 ft MSL
Longest runway
90 ft H1/
Runway
1
Mag var
11E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at HI52. Nearby reporting stations: PHTO (21 NM), PHSF (26 NM), PHMU (41 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 06:40 PM
EventLocal (HST)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:48 AM15:48Z
Sunrise06:10 AM16:10Z
Sunset06:18 PM04:18Z
Evening civil twilight
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06:40 PM04:40Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
06:40 PM → 05:48 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:18 PM → 05:10 AM

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Advisories

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Runways

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

ITO 116.90
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
ITO · Hilo VORTAC 116.90 · 116X High r208° / 22.3 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for HI52 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
HI52
Coordinates
19.4331, -155.2597
Elevation
4,000 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
11E
Sectional chart
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
HONOLULU CONTROL FACILITY (ZHN)
Flight service (FSS)
HONOLULU · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1985/10
Distance from city
1 E
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
US DEPT OF THE INTERIOR
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, PO BOX 52, HAWAII NATL PARK, HI
(808) 985-6170
Manager
RHONDA LOH
HAWAII VOLCANOES NATL PARK, PO BOX 52, HAWAII NATL PARK, HI
808-985-6025
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • OWNER DESIRES ARPT NOT TO BE CHARTED.
  • FOR CD CTC HCF CENTER AT 808-840-6262

Contact

  • CHIEF RANGER 808-985-6170 PACC DISPATCH IS BEST CONTACT FOR HELIBASE

Nearby airports

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About HI52

Rainshed (HI52) is a heliport in Volcano Village, HI, at 4,000 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 90 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for HI52, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does HI52 have a control tower?

No. Rainshed is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at HI52?

Rainshed has 1 runway; the longest is 90 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is HI52?

Rainshed is in Volcano Village, HI, at an elevation of 4,000 ft MSL. Coordinates: 19.4331, -155.2597.

More about HI52

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 HI52 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.

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