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George Washington University Hospital Heliport

ICAO US-1293Local 24DC🇺🇸 Washington
Coordinates
38.9009°N, 77.0511°W
Elevation
174 ft (53 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-DC
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
10.7° W

Daylight today(Sep 3, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:13
Sunrise
06:40
Sunset
19:37
Civil dusk
20:05

About 12h 58m 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 George Washington University Hospital Heliport

George Washington University Hospital Heliport is a heliport in Washington, United States. It sits at an elevation of 174 ft (53 m). It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 3 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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
WASHINGTON-TRI AREA CLASS B AREA CClass BControlled2500 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
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 DClass BControlled3500 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
WASHINGTON DC SFRA FRZSpecial useRestrictedGND17999 ft MSL
WASHINGTON DC SFRA ADIZSpecial useRestrictedGND17999 ft MSL
P56A CONTSpecial useProhibitedGND18000 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 George Washington University Hospital Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is George Washington University Hospital Heliport located?

George Washington University Hospital Heliport is heliport located in Washington, United States, at an elevation of 174 ft (53 m).

What time zone is George Washington University Hospital Heliport in?

George Washington University Hospital Heliport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at George Washington University Hospital Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at George Washington University 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 George Washington University Hospital Heliport?

The nearest airport to George Washington University Hospital Heliport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 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. George Washington University Hospital Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.