Walter Reed National Medical Center Heliport
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About Walter Reed National Medical Center Heliport
Walter Reed National Medical Center Heliport is a heliport in Bethesda, United States. It sits at an elevation of 312 ft (95 m). It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is College Park Airport (CGS), about 8.2 nm to the e.
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.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(5)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON-TRI AREA CLASS B AREA B | Class B | Controlled | 1500 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| WASHINGTON-TRI AREA CLASS B AREA C | Class B | Controlled | 2500 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| WASHINGTON-TRI AREA CLASS B AREA D | Class B | Controlled | 3500 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| WASHINGTON DC SFRA ADIZ | Special use | Restricted | GND | 17999 ft MSL |
| WASHINGTON DC SFRA FRZ | Special use | Restricted | GND | 17999 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| WTTG (Washington) | 705 ft | 328 ft | — |
| WRC-TV (Washington) | 663 ft | 390 ft | — |
| Washington Monument | 554 ft | 26 ft | — |
| WMAL-FM Woodbridge | 495 ft | 358 ft | — |
| 143 | 469 ft | 105 ft | — |
| Capital One Tower | 459 ft | 338 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 410 ft | 46 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 404 ft | 407 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Walter Reed National Medical Center Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Walter Reed National Medical Center Heliport located?
Walter Reed National Medical Center Heliport is heliport located in Bethesda, United States, at an elevation of 312 ft (95 m).
What time zone is Walter Reed National Medical Center Heliport in?
Walter Reed National Medical Center Heliport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Walter Reed National Medical Center Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Walter Reed National Medical Center 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 Walter Reed National Medical Center Heliport?
The nearest airport to Walter Reed National Medical Center Heliport is College Park Airport (CGS), about 8.2 nm to the e, followed by Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Montgomery County Airpark.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Walter Reed National Medical Center Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.