6WA8
East Gig Harbor Heliport
Gig Harbor, WashingtonElevation 10 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
H1
RWY H1
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
East Gig Harbor Heliport is in Gig Harbor, Washington. Field elevation 10 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerBRADLEY PATTISON
Manager phone(253) 686-1415
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA6WA8
SectionalSEATTLE
Center (ARTCC)SEATTLE
Flight service (AFSS)SEATTLE
RegionWashington
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47.3369, -122.5790
Distance from city1 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC SEATTLE APCH AT 206-214-4794.
›APPROACH AND DEPART OVER WATER ONLY.
›NUMEROUS BOATS IN HARBOR.
›STONE WALL 1.5 FT HIGH DEFINES EAST EDGE OF HELIPAD
›25 FT BLDG 38 FT EAST OF HELI BOUNDARY.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 6WA8 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 6WA8. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 6WA8 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 6WA8. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 6WA8?
6WA8 sits at 10 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 6WA8?
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.