Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital HeliportPrivate

1WA0 · Vancouver, WA · Non-towered · Open on the map

Elevation
195 ft MSL
Longest runway
45 ft H1/
Runway
1

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 1WA0. Nearby reporting stations: KVUO (6 NM), KPDX (8 NM), KSPB (9 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:40 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:26 AM13:26Z
Sunrise06:56 AM13:56Z
Sunset07:10 PM02:10Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:40 PM02:40Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:40 PM → 06:26 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:10 PM → 05:56 AM

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Advisories

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Runways

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

BTG 116.60 · CBU 109.20 · UBG 117.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BTG · Battle Ground VORTAC 116.60 · 113X High r215° / 2.9 NM
CBU · Columbia TACAN 109.20 · 29X r334° / 8.1 NM
UBG · Newberg VOR/DME 117.40 · 121X High r011° / 26 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 1WA0 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
1WA0
Coordinates
45.7202, -122.6496
Elevation
195 ft MSL
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
SEATTLE (ZSE)
Flight service (FSS)
SEATTLE · 122.5 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
2007/04
Distance from city
5 N

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
LEGACY HEALTH SYSTEM
1919 NW LOVEJOY STREET, PORTLAND, OR
(360) 487-3610
Manager
RON SWIGERT
2211 NE 139TH ST, VANCOUVER, WA
(360) 487-3606
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC PORTLAND APCH AT 503-493-7545.

Lighting

  • FOR PERIMETER LIGHTS CALL FACILITY SVCS. - 360-487-3663.

Obstructions

  • 60 FT TREES 120 FT SOUTH, 110 FT BLDGS 180 FT EAST.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: WN38 Ross Complex (private) (3 NM) · 28WA Robert L Delanoy (private) (4 NM) · W56 Fly For Fun (6 NM) · W58 Cedars North (6 NM) · WN67 Southwest Washington Medical Center (private) (7 NM)

About 1WA0

Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital (1WA0) is a heliport in Vancouver, WA, at 195 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 45 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 1WA0, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 1WA0 have a control tower?

No. Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 1WA0?

Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital has 1 runway; the longest is 45 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 1WA0?

Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital is in Vancouver, WA, at an elevation of 195 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.7202, -122.6496.

More about 1WA0

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 1WA0 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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