Washington Post Heliport Heliport
DC01 · Washington, DC
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:42 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:45 AM | 09:45Z |
| Sunrise | 06:14 AM | 10:14Z |
| Sunset | 08:13 PM | 00:13Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:42 PM | 00:42Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 139 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 | r015° / 2.6 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r317° / 9.6 NM |
| OTT · Nottingham | TACAN | 113.70 · 84X | — | r322° / 17.9 NM |
| AML · Armel | VOR/DME | 113.50 · 82X | Low | r103° / 20.5 NM |
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 · 98X | Low | r238° / 23.6 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR/DME | 116.85 · 115Y | Low | r160° / 34.5 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 · 126X | High | r192° / 35.6 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for DC01 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- DC01
- Coordinates
- 38.9031, -77.0306
- Elevation
- 175 ft MSL
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About DC01
Washington Post Heliport (DC01) is a heliport in Washington, DC, at 175 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 139 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for DC01, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at DC01?
Washington Post Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 139 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is DC01?
Washington Post Heliport is in Washington, DC, at an elevation of 175 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.9031, -77.0306.
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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 DC01 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.