Children's Hospital Heliport HeliportPrivate
DC17 · 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/ | 60 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 | r023° / 4.2 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r326° / 10 NM |
| OTT · Nottingham | TACAN | 113.70 · 84X | — | r327° / 18.3 NM |
| AML · Armel | VOR/DME | 113.50 · 82X | Low | r099° / 21.1 NM |
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 · 98X | Low | r239° / 22 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR/DME | 116.85 · 115Y | Low | r158° / 33.6 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 · 126X | High | r191° / 34.1 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for DC17 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- DC17
- Coordinates
- 38.9273, -77.0141
- Elevation
- 285 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
- NOTAM facility
- FDC
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Beacon
- white-green-yellow (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1987/08
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SS-SR
- Rotating beacon
- white-green-yellow · 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 · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-599-3874.
Runways
- ROOFTOP.
Obstructions
- +27 FT LGTD BLDG 28 FT S OF HELIPAD.
Nearby airports
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Also nearby: DC08 WHC Heliport (private) (0 NM) · DC02 Metropolitan Complex Heliport (1 NM) · DC16 Metropolitan Police Department 3rd District Heliport (1 NM) · DC01 Washington Post Heliport (2 NM) · DC07 MPD 5th Metropolitan Police Department Heliport (2 NM) · 24DC George Washington University Hospital Heliport (private) (2 NM)
About DC17
Children's Hospital Heliport (DC17) is a heliport in Washington, DC, at 285 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 60 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for DC17, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does DC17 have a control tower?
No. Children's 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 DC17?
Children's Hospital Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 60 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is DC17?
Children's Hospital Heliport is in Washington, DC, at an elevation of 285 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.9273, -77.0141.
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