White House South Lawn Helipad
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
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 White House South Lawn Helipad
The South Lawn at the White House in Washington, D.C., is directly south of the house and is bordered on the east by East Executive Drive and the Treasury Building, on the west by West Executive Drive and the Old Executive Office Building, and along its curved southern perimeter by South Executive Drive and a large circular public lawn called The Ellipse.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
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)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON-TRI AREA CLASS B AREA C | Class B | Controlled | 2500 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| WASHINGTON-TRI AREA CLASS B AREA A | Class B | Controlled | GND | 10000 ft MSL |
| WASHINGTON-TRI AREA CLASS B AREA B | Class B | Controlled | 1500 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| WASHINGTON-TRI AREA CLASS B AREA D | Class B | Controlled | 3500 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| WASHINGTON DC SFRA FRZ | Special use | Restricted | GND | 17999 ft MSL |
| WASHINGTON DC SFRA ADIZ | Special use | Restricted | GND | 17999 ft MSL |
| P56A CONT | Special use | Prohibited | GND | 18000 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 | — |
| CEB Tower At Central Place | 390 ft | 128 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from White House South Lawn Helipad.
Frequently asked questions
Where is White House South Lawn Helipad located?
White House South Lawn Helipad is heliport located in Washington, United States.
What time zone is White House South Lawn Helipad in?
White House South Lawn Helipad is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at White House South Lawn Helipad?
The magnetic variation (declination) at White House South Lawn Helipad 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 White House South Lawn Helipad?
The nearest airport to White House South Lawn Helipad is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 2.7 nm to the s, followed by College Park Airport and Joint Base Andrews.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. White House South Lawn Helipad data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.