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8DC8

Congressional Heliport

Washington, District of ColumbiaElevation 16 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 50 ft

H1
Dimensions
50 x 50 ft
Surface
Concrete
Edge lights
PERI
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

Congressional Heliport is in Washington, District of Columbia. Field elevation 16 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerCONGRESSIONAL AVIATION
Manager phone202-390-0847
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8DC8
SectionalWASHINGTON
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionDistrict of Columbia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.8997, -76.9595
Distance from city3 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-429-5882.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗8DC8 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8DC8 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8DC8. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8DC8 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8DC8. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8DC8?
8DC8 sits at 16 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8DC8?
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.