US Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment Heliport
Daylight today(Sep 9, 2026, local time)
About 12h 54m 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 US Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment Heliport
United States Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment, situated near Cape Disappointment, Washington, at the mouth of the Columbia River, is the largest United States Coast Guard search and rescue station on the Northwest Coast, with 50 crewmembers assigned. Cape Disappointment Station is also the site of the oldest search and rescue station within the Thirteenth Coast Guard District. The station's Area of Responsibility reaches from Ocean Park on the Washington Coast south to Tillamook Head on the Oregon Coast.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
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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.
Services & operations
From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EEL A INT BY NOTAM | Special use | Danger | 11000 ft MSL | FL180 |
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Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from US Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is US Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment Heliport located?
US Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment Heliport is heliport located in Ilwaco, United States, at an elevation of 22 ft (7 m).
What time zone is US Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment Heliport in?
US Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment Heliport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).
What is the magnetic variation at US Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at US Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment Heliport is approximately 14.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near US Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment Heliport?
The nearest airport to US Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment Heliport is Port of Ilwaco Airport (7W1), about 2.8 nm to the ne, followed by Astoria Regional Airport and Wirkkala Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. US Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.