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Heliport

East Gig Harbor Heliport

ICAO 6WA8🇺🇸 Gig Harbor
Coordinates
47.3369°N, 122.5790°W
Elevation
10 ft (3 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-WA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
14.9° E

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:00
Sunrise
06:32
Sunset
19:50
Civil dusk
20:22

About 13h 19m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About East Gig Harbor Heliport

East Gig Harbor Heliport is a heliport in Gig Harbor, United States. It sits at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 16 ft / 5 m. It observes America/Los Angeles local time. The nearest airport is Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW), about 4.2 nm to the s.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H116 ft / 5 m12 ftGrvlUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SEATTLE CLASS B AREA KClass BControlled5000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle525 ft256 ft
Obstacle525 ft30 ft
Obstacle525 ft75 ft
Obstacle495 ft262 ft
Obstacle453 ft269 ft
Obstacle407 ft92 ft
Obstacle407 ft49 ft
Obstacle407 ft43 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from East Gig Harbor Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is East Gig Harbor Heliport located?

East Gig Harbor Heliport is heliport located in Gig Harbor, United States, at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m).

How many runways does East Gig Harbor Heliport have?

East Gig Harbor Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 16 ft / 5 m.

What time zone is East Gig Harbor Heliport in?

East Gig Harbor Heliport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at East Gig Harbor Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at East Gig Harbor Heliport is approximately 14.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near East Gig Harbor Heliport?

The nearest airport to East Gig Harbor Heliport is Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW), about 4.2 nm to the s, followed by Port Orchard Airport and Vaughan Ranch Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. East Gig Harbor Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.