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Heliport

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(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:50
Sunrise
05:29
Sunset
21:03
Civil dusk
21:42

About 15h 35m 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.

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.