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Heliport

Children's Hospital Heliport

ICAO DC17🇺🇸 Washington
Coordinates
38.9273°N, 77.0141°W
Elevation
285 ft (87 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-DC
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
10.7° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:11
Sunrise
06:39
Sunset
19:39
Civil dusk
20:06

About 13h 0m 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 Children's Hospital Heliport

Children's Hospital Heliport is a heliport in Washington, United States. It sits at an elevation of 285 ft (87 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 4.6 nm to the ssw.

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
H160 ft / 18 m60 ftConc-gUnlitOpen

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 Children's Hospital Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Children's Hospital Heliport located?

Children's Hospital Heliport is heliport located in Washington, United States, at an elevation of 285 ft (87 m).

How many runways does Children's Hospital Heliport have?

Children's Hospital Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 60 ft / 18 m.

What time zone is Children's Hospital Heliport in?

Children's Hospital Heliport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Children's Hospital Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Children's Hospital 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 Children's Hospital Heliport?

The nearest airport to Children's Hospital Heliport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 4.6 nm to the ssw, followed by College Park Airport and Joint Base Andrews.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Children's Hospital Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.