Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Heliport HeliportPrivate
DC09 · Washington, DC · Non-towered
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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
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 100 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
DCA 111.00 · ADW 113.10 · AML 113.50 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCA · Washington | VOR/DME | 111.00 · 47X | Low | r337° / 3.6 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r312° / 11.7 NM |
| AML · Armel | VOR/DME | 113.50 · 82X | Low | r102° / 18.2 NM |
| OTT · Nottingham | TACAN | 113.70 · 84X | — | r318° / 19.8 NM |
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 · 98X | Low | r242° / 24.9 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR/DME | 116.85 · 115Y | Low | r163° / 33.2 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 · 126X | High | r196° / 35.4 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for DC09 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- DC09
- Coordinates
- 38.9104, -77.0777
- Elevation
- 165 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 ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1973/04
- Distance from city
- 0 NW
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.
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-599-3874.
Obstructions
- 190 FT LGTD BLDG 1100 FT, 122' BLDGS N 900 FT, 50 FT BLDG SW 500 FT, 60 FT TREES W 500 FT. 50 FT STADIUM LIGHTS 50 FT S; 15 FTFENCE 50 FT E.
Contact
- SCOT DEABS 301-552-5726
Nearby airports
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About DC09
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Heliport (DC09) is a heliport in Washington, DC, at 165 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, 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 DC09, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does DC09 have a control tower?
No. Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at DC09?
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 100 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is DC09?
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Heliport is in Washington, DC, at an elevation of 165 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.9104, -77.0777.
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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 DC09 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.