George Washington University HeliportPrivate
24DC · Washington, DC · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:34 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:28 AM | 10:28Z |
| Sunrise | 06:55 AM | 10:55Z |
| Sunset | 07:07 PM | 23:07Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:34 PM | 23:34Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 53 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
DCA 111.00 · ADW 113.10 · OTT 113.70 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCA · Washington | VOR/DME | 111.00 · 47X | Low | r354° / 2.6 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r313° / 10.3 NM |
| OTT · Nottingham | TACAN | 113.70 · 84X | — | r319° / 18.5 NM |
| AML · Armel | VOR/DME | 113.50 · 82X | Low | r104° / 19.5 NM |
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 · 98X | Low | r239° / 24.4 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR/DME | 116.85 · 115Y | Low | r162° / 34.2 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 · 126X | High | r193° / 35.8 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 24DC — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 24DC
- Coordinates
- 38.9009, -77.0511
- Elevation
- 174 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2020/01
- Distance from city
- 1 WSW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Nearby airports
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About 24DC
George Washington University (24DC) is a heliport in Washington, DC, at 174 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 53 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 24DC, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 24DC have a control tower?
No. George Washington University is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 24DC?
George Washington University has 1 runway; the longest is 53 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 24DC?
George Washington University is in Washington, DC, at an elevation of 174 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.9009, -77.0511.
More about 24DC
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 24DC 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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