Whc HeliportPrivate
DC08 · 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
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H2/ | 100 ft | |
| H1/ | 70 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
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 | r022° / 4.3 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r326° / 10.1 NM |
| OTT · Nottingham | TACAN | 113.70 · 84X | — | r327° / 18.5 NM |
| AML · Armel | VOR/DME | 113.50 · 82X | Low | r099° / 21 NM |
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 · 98X | Low | r240° / 22 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR/DME | 116.85 · 115Y | Low | r158° / 33.5 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 · 126X | High | r191° / 34 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for DC08 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- DC08
- Coordinates
- 38.9289, -77.0166
- Elevation
- 205 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 11W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- FDC
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1979/08
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 123.05 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement
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 · 7 notes
General
- H2 HAS GROUND LEVEL HELICOPTER PARKING.
- PRIOR PERMISSION REQUIRED -800-824-6814.
- PPR 202-877-7000.
- H1 HELIPAD ROOFTOP MAX GROSS WEIGHT 11000 LBS.
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-599-3874.
Runways
- ROOFTOP.
Contact
- 904-536-5010.
Nearby airports
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About DC08
Whc (DC08) is a heliport in Washington, DC, at 205 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for DC08, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does DC08 have a control tower?
No. Whc is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at DC08?
Whc has 2 runways; the longest is 100 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is DC08?
Whc is in Washington, DC, at an elevation of 205 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.9289, -77.0166.
More about DC08
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 DC08 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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