WA50
Fire District 5 Ems Heliport
Gig Harbor, WashingtonElevation 280 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
Fire District 5 Ems Heliport is in Gig Harbor, Washington. Field elevation 280 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerCHIEF JOHN BURGESS
Manager phone253-851-3111
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAWA50
SectionalSEATTLE
Center (ARTCC)SEATTLE
Flight service (AFSS)SEATTLE
RegionWashington
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47.3522, -122.6251
Distance from city2 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ADDNL CTC ERIC WATSON ASST CHIEF 253-851-3111.
›CALL BEFORE USE: 253-851-3111
›FOR CD CTC SEATTLE APCH AT 206-214-4794.
›MEDICAL.
›RY H1 TREES ALL SIDES OF HELIPAD.
›FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 253-851-3111.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does WA50 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for WA50. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does WA50 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for WA50. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at WA50?
WA50 sits at 280 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for WA50?
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.