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09W

South Capitol Street Heliport

Washington, District of ColumbiaElevation 10 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 60 ft

H1
Dimensions
60 x 60 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
PERI
RWY H1
Approach lightsRLLS
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

South Capitol Street Heliport is in Washington, District of Columbia. Field elevation 10 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeHeliport
ManagerDON SCIMONELLI
Manager phone202-484-8616
AttendedALL SAT-SUN, 1100–1900
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA09W
SectionalWASHINGTON
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionDistrict of Columbia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.8686, -77.0084
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green-yellow (heliport)
CTAF123.050
UNICOM123.050
FREQUENCIES

Communications

123.050
CTAF
CTAF
123.050
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›75 FT LGTD BRIDGE 500 FT E; + 50 FT STACK 400 FT W; +40 FT BLDG 60 FT NE.
›LARGE LOOSE GRAVEL SOUTH & WEST OF PAVEMENT.
›FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-599-3874.
›OPEN HOLIDAYS UPON RESERVATION.
›INGRESS & EGRESS ROUTES NE & SW OVER ANACOSTIA RIVER.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗09W on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 09W have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 09W. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 09W have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 09W. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 09W?
09W sits at 10 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 09W?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.