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Broadcast House Helistop

ICAO 8WA9🇺🇸 Seattle
Coordinates
47.6177°N, 122.3505°W
Elevation
175 ft (53 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-WA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
14.9° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:56
Sunrise
07:27
Sunset
18:25
Civil dusk
18:56

About 10h 57m 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 Broadcast House Helistop

Broadcast House Helistop is a heliport in Seattle, United States. It sits at an elevation of 175 ft (53 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 30 ft / 9 m. It observes America/Los Angeles local time. The nearest airport is King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI), about 5.8 nm to the sse.

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
H130 ft / 9 m30 ftMatsUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SEATTLE CLASS B AREA HClass BControlled3000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
SEATTLE CLASS B AREA DClass BControlled1800 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
SEATTLE CLASS B AREA QClass BControlled5000 ft MSL7000 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
Columbia Center938 ft82 ft—
1201 Third Avenue771 ft121 ft—
Seattle Municipal Tower722 ft279 ft—
F5 Tower659 ft115 ft—
Safeco Plaza630 ft105 ft—
KIRO-TV (Seattle)610 ft387 ft—
Wells Fargo Center574 ft26 ft—
KOMO-TV (Seattle)564 ft456 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Broadcast House Helistop.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Broadcast House Helistop located?

Broadcast House Helistop is heliport located in Seattle, United States, at an elevation of 175 ft (53 m).

How many runways does Broadcast House Helistop have?

Broadcast House Helistop has 1 runway, the longest being 30 ft / 9 m.

What time zone is Broadcast House Helistop in?

Broadcast House Helistop is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Broadcast House Helistop?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Broadcast House Helistop 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 Broadcast House Helistop?

The nearest airport to Broadcast House Helistop is King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI), about 5.8 nm to the sse, followed by Renton Municipal Airport and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Broadcast House Helistop data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.