Sibley Memorial Hospital HeliportPrivate
DC52 · 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
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 60 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 | r332° / 5.8 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r314° / 13.8 NM |
| AML · Armel | VOR/DME | 113.50 · 82X | Low | r097° / 16.6 NM |
| OTT · Nottingham | TACAN | 113.70 · 84X | — | r319° / 22 NM |
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 · 98X | Low | r247° / 25.2 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR/DME | 116.85 · 115Y | Low | r165° / 31.1 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 · 126X | High | r198° / 34.1 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for DC52 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- DC52
- Coordinates
- 38.9369, -77.1106
- Elevation
- 192 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2006/04
- Distance from city
- 1 NW
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
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
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-599-3874.
Lighting
- LIGHTS ARE ALWAYS ON
Nearby airports
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About DC52
Sibley Memorial Hospital (DC52) is a heliport in Washington, DC, at 192 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 DC52, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does DC52 have a control tower?
No. Sibley Memorial Hospital is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at DC52?
Sibley Memorial Hospital has 1 runway; the longest is 60 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is DC52?
Sibley Memorial Hospital is in Washington, DC, at an elevation of 192 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.9369, -77.1106.
More about DC52
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 DC52 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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