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WA03

Tristan Heliport

Sumas, WashingtonElevation 48 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 45 ft

03/21
Dimensions
5,000 x 1,000 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 03
RWY 21
12/30
Dimensions
2,550 x 500 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 12
RWY 30

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Tristan Heliport is in Sumas, Washington. Field elevation 48 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerTROY BUCKS
Manager phone(360) 378-2155
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAWA03
SectionalSEATTLE
Center (ARTCC)SEATTLE
Flight service (AFSS)SEATTLE
RegionWashington
CountryUnited States
Coordinates48.9875, -122.2881
Distance from city0 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF128.250
FREQUENCIES

Communications

128.250
CTAF
CTAF

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›CALL AHD FOR MOORAGE AND LANDING INSTRN, 800-586-3590.
›VFR OPS ONLY.
›CALL AHD TO MAKE CUST APNTMT, 360-378-2080.
›ARPT CHANGED TO PRI USE PER NRA CASE ASN: 2026-ANM-517-NRA.
›(CONTACT TITLE) OTR CTC: TROY@ROCHEHARBOR.COM
›VFR OPS ONLY.
›BOATS IN LANDING AREAS AND IN DOCKING AREA.
›VFR OPS ONLY.
›(CONTACT TITLE) OTR CTC: TROY@ROCHEHARBOR.COM
›DIRECT LINE: 800-586-3590.
›VFR OPS ONLY.
›APCH/DEP SVC PRVDD BY VICTORIA TRML ON 132.7/290.8. (604) 586-4560.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗WA03 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does WA03 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for WA03. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does WA03 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for WA03. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at WA03?
WA03 sits at 48 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for WA03?
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.