US Park Police Eagle's Nest HeliportPrivate
DC03 · 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 | 06:54 AM | 10:54Z |
| Sunset | 07:07 PM | 23:07Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:34 PM | 23:34Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H2/ | 70 ft | |
| H1/ | 40 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 | r087° / 2.1 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r311° / 6.9 NM |
| OTT · Nottingham | TACAN | 113.70 · 84X | — | r320° / 15.1 NM |
| AML · Armel | VOR/DME | 113.50 · 82X | Low | r108° / 22.5 NM |
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 · 98X | Low | r231° / 23.9 NM |
| BRV · Brooke | VORTAC | 114.50 · 92X | Low | r037° / 36 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR/DME | 116.85 · 115Y | Low | r159° / 37.3 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for DC03 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- DC03
- Coordinates
- 38.8665, -76.9928
- Elevation
- 14 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL 0600-0200
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1973/03
- Distance from city
- 0 S
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SS-SR
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
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- BLUE TAXI LGTS BTWN HELIPADS
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-599-3874.
Nearby airports
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About DC03
US Park Police Eagle's Nest (DC03) is a heliport in Washington, DC, at 14 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 70 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for DC03, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does DC03 have a control tower?
No. US Park Police Eagle's Nest is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at DC03?
US Park Police Eagle's Nest has 2 runways; the longest is 70 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is DC03?
US Park Police Eagle's Nest is in Washington, DC, at an elevation of 14 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.8665, -76.9928.
More about DC03
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 DC03 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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