Big Cypress National Preserve Heliport Heliport
US-6966 · Ochopee, FL · 2 ft elevation
Airport information
- FAA LID
- US-6966
- Coordinates
- 25.8999, -81.3208
- Elevation
- 2 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
Weather
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-23
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:09 AM | 10:09Z |
| Sunrise | 06:35 AM | 10:35Z |
| Sunset | 08:20 PM | 00:20Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:46 PM | 00:46Z |
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Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYY · Cypress | VOR-DME | 108.60 | r125° / 29 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for US-6966. VFR sectional link above.
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About US-6966
Big Cypress National Preserve Heliport (US-6966) is a heliport in Ochopee, FL, at 2 ft MSL. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for US-6966, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Where is US-6966?
Big Cypress National Preserve Heliport is in Ochopee, FL, at an elevation of 2 ft MSL. Coordinates: 25.8999, -81.3208.
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