8WT0
Eastern State Hospital EMS Heliport
Medical Lake, WashingtonElevation 2,500 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
Eastern State Hospital EMS Heliport is in Medical Lake, Washington. Field elevation 2,500 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerMARK KETTNER
Manager phone509-565-4351
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8WT0
SectionalSEATTLE
Center (ARTCC)SEATTLE
Flight service (AFSS)SEATTLE
RegionWashington
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47.5733, -117.7042
Distance from city1 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›20 FT BLDG 100 FT NORTH AND NORTHWEST OF PAD.
›DAWN-DUSK
›OWNER DESIRES ARPT NOT BE CHARTED.
›FOR CD CTC SPOKANE APCH AT 509-742-2522
›PERIMETER AND FLOOD LGTS.
›PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE ONLY; PROPONENT MONITORS THE GEIGHT OF THE TREES ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE HELI AS POTENTIAL OBSTNS; CLASS C RULES APPLY TO ALL DEPS AND ARRS BECAUSE HELI IS WITHIN THE SKA CLASS C SURFACE AREA AND BORDERS ON A MILITARY HEL TRAINING AREA.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8WT0 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8WT0. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8WT0 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8WT0. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8WT0?
8WT0 sits at 2,500 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8WT0?
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.