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Heliport

Fire District 5 Ems Heliport

ICAO WA50🇺🇸 Gig Harbor
Coordinates
47.3522°N, 122.6251°W
Elevation
280 ft (85 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-WA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
14.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:55
Sunrise
05:33
Sunset
21:02
Civil dusk
21:40

About 15h 29m 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 Fire District 5 Ems Heliport

Fire District 5 Ems Heliport is a heliport in Gig Harbor, United States. It sits at an elevation of 280 ft (85 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 36 ft / 11 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Los Angeles local time. The nearest airport is Port Orchard Airport (4WA9), about 5.1 nm to the nnw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H136 ft / 11 m36 ftAsph/ ConcUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SEATTLE CLASS B AREA LClass BControlled6000 ft MSL10000 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
Obstacle525 ft256 ft
Obstacle525 ft30 ft
Obstacle525 ft75 ft
Obstacle495 ft262 ft
Obstacle453 ft269 ft
Obstacle407 ft92 ft
Obstacle407 ft49 ft
Obstacle407 ft43 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Fire District 5 Ems Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fire District 5 Ems Heliport located?

Fire District 5 Ems Heliport is heliport located in Gig Harbor, United States, at an elevation of 280 ft (85 m).

How many runways does Fire District 5 Ems Heliport have?

Fire District 5 Ems Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 36 ft / 11 m.

What time zone is Fire District 5 Ems Heliport in?

Fire District 5 Ems Heliport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Fire District 5 Ems Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Fire District 5 Ems 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 Fire District 5 Ems Heliport?

The nearest airport to Fire District 5 Ems Heliport is Port Orchard Airport (4WA9), about 5.1 nm to the nnw, followed by Tacoma Narrows Airport and Rocky Bay Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Fire District 5 Ems Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.