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Heliport

Metropolitan Police Department 2nd District Heliport

ICAO DC06🇺🇸 Washington
Coordinates
38.9348°N, 77.0748°W
Elevation
106 ft (32 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-DC
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
10.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:25
Sunrise
05:56
Sunset
20:33
Civil dusk
21:05

About 14h 37m 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 Metropolitan Police Department 2nd District Heliport

Metropolitan Police Department 2nd District Heliport is a heliport in Washington, United States. It sits at an elevation of 106 ft (32 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 60 ft / 18 m with a hard surface. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 5.3 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
H160 ft / 18 m60 ftConcUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
WASHINGTON-TRI AREA CLASS B AREA AClass BControlledGND10000 ft MSL
WASHINGTON-TRI AREA CLASS B AREA BClass BControlled1500 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
WASHINGTON-TRI AREA CLASS B AREA CClass BControlled2500 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
WASHINGTON-TRI AREA CLASS B AREA DClass BControlled3500 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
WASHINGTON DC SFRA ADIZSpecial useRestrictedGND17999 ft MSL
WASHINGTON DC SFRA FRZSpecial useRestrictedGND17999 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
WTTG (Washington)705 ft328 ft
WRC-TV (Washington)663 ft390 ft
Washington Monument554 ft26 ft
WMAL-FM Woodbridge495 ft358 ft
143469 ft105 ft
Capital One Tower459 ft338 ft
Obstacle410 ft46 ft
CEB Tower At Central Place390 ft128 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Metropolitan Police Department 2nd District Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Metropolitan Police Department 2nd District Heliport located?

Metropolitan Police Department 2nd District Heliport is heliport located in Washington, United States, at an elevation of 106 ft (32 m).

How many runways does Metropolitan Police Department 2nd District Heliport have?

Metropolitan Police Department 2nd District Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 60 ft / 18 m.

What time zone is Metropolitan Police Department 2nd District Heliport in?

Metropolitan Police Department 2nd District Heliport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Metropolitan Police Department 2nd District Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Metropolitan Police Department 2nd District Heliport is approximately 10.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Metropolitan Police Department 2nd District Heliport?

The nearest airport to Metropolitan Police Department 2nd District Heliport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 5.3 nm to the sse, followed by College Park Airport and Joint Base Andrews.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Metropolitan Police Department 2nd District Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.