Sampson HeliportPrivate
6WA1 · Camas, WA · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 07:37 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:27 AM | 13:27Z |
| Sunrise | 06:56 AM | 13:56Z |
| Sunset | 07:07 PM | 02:07Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:37 PM | 02:37Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 80 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
CBU 109.20 · BTG 116.60 · UBG 117.40
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBU · Columbia | TACAN | 109.20 · 29X | — | r056° / 11.5 NM |
| BTG · Battle Ground | VORTAC | 116.60 · 113X | High | r099° / 11.6 NM |
| UBG · Newberg | VOR/DME | 117.40 · 121X | High | r035° / 31.8 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6WA1 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6WA1
- Coordinates
- 45.6498, -122.3528
- Elevation
- 525 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 19E
- Sectional chart
- SEATTLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- SEATTLE (ZSE)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SEATTLE · 122.5 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ON CALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1996/07
- Distance from city
- 9 NE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC PORTLAND APCH AT 503-493-7545.
Obstructions
- 200 FT PLINES 2600 FT SW OF HELIPAD.
Nearby airports
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About 6WA1
Sampson (6WA1) is a heliport in Camas, WA, at 525 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 80 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6WA1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6WA1 have a control tower?
No. Sampson is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 6WA1?
Sampson has 1 runway; the longest is 80 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6WA1?
Sampson is in Camas, WA, at an elevation of 525 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.6498, -122.3528.
More about 6WA1
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 6WA1 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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