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Children's Hospital Heliport
Washington, District of ColumbiaElevation 285 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
Children's Hospital Heliport is in Washington, District of Columbia. Field elevation 285 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerMICHAEL COURTNEY
Manager phone202-476-5433
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATADC17
SectionalWASHINGTON
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionDistrict of Columbia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.9273, -77.0141
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green-yellow (heliport)
UNICOM123.050
FREQUENCIES
Communications
123.050
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›+27 FT LGTD BLDG 28 FT S OF HELIPAD.
›ROOFTOP.
›FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-599-3874.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does DC17 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for DC17. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does DC17 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for DC17. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at DC17?
DC17 sits at 285 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for DC17?
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.