09W

VFR

SOUTH CAPITOL STREET

WASHINGTON · DIST. OF COLUMBIA

Elev
10'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR15:52Z
VFR sectional · 09W
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Before you fly into 09W
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,010'
MSL · field 10' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 09W

09W does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KDCA (RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON NTL) · 1.8 NM away. Conditions at 09W may differ.

METAR · KDCA

Observed 15:52Z

KDCA 271552Z 00000KT 10SM SCT035 18/08 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP248 T01780078
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.26 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
-49 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
0 NM N
VFR sectional
WASHINGTON
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
DCA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DON SCIMONELLI
Address
1724 S CAPITAL ST SE, WASHINGTON DC 20003

Flight service · Hours

FSS DCA
LEESBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0700-1900
  • SAT-SUN · 1100-1900

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
09W · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
A
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
CHTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green / Yellow (heliport)(WGY)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Ingress and egress routes are northeast and southwest over the Anacostia River.Show FAA
  • There is large loose gravel south and west of the pavement.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Potomac Approach at 866-599-3874.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • H1There is a 75-foot lighted bridge 500 feet east, a 50-foot stack 400 feet west, and a 40-foot building 60 feet northeast of the runway.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1The airport is open on holidays upon reservation.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · 09W

Answer card
ICAO
09W
Name
SOUTH CAPITOL STREET
Location
WASHINGTON, DIST. OF COLUMBIA
Elevation
10 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,010 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

South Capitol Street Heliport sits in Washington, District of Columbia. Field elevation is 10 ft MSL. This is a heliport with no listed runways. No tower is published here. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.05. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is South Capitol Street Heliport. It carries JET_A. Call (202) 484-8616 before you go. Published remarks call out several close-in obstacles. There is a 75-foot lighted bridge about 500 feet east. There is a 50-foot stack about 400 feet west. There is a 40-foot building about 60 feet northeast of the runway area. There is also large loose gravel south and west of the pavement.

For clearance delivery, Potomac Approach is listed at 866-599-3874. Ingress and egress routes are northeast and southwest over the Anacostia River. The field is open on holidays upon reservation. This is a tight urban environment with nearby obstacles and limited room for error. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before arrival. Brief your route carefully.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 09W South Capitol Street Heliport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does 09W have any published ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 09W. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you fly.
Is there a control tower at South Capitol Street Heliport?
No tower is published for 09W. Use CTAF and UNICOM 123.05 for local traffic coordination.
Which FBO is on the field at 09W?
South Capitol Street Heliport is listed as the on-field FBO. It carries JET_A. Call (202) 484-8616 for current availability before arrival.
What obstacles are near the runway area at 09W?
Published remarks list a 75-foot lighted bridge about 500 feet east. They also list a 50-foot stack about 400 feet west. A 40-foot building sits about 60 feet northeast of the runway area. Brief that carefully before arrival.
How do you get clearance delivery for 09W?
The published remark says to contact Potomac Approach at 866-599-3874 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures with the FAA Chart Supplement before departure.
Are there special arrival or departure routes at South Capitol Street Heliport?
Yes. Published remarks say ingress and egress routes are northeast and southwest over the Anacostia River. Plan for a tight urban profile and keep the route briefed.
Is 09W open on holidays?
The published remarks say the field is open on holidays upon reservation. Call the airport operator or the FBO directly before planning a holiday arrival.

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