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1WA8HELIPORT

MADIGAN HOSPITAL

FORT LEWIS, Washington

VFRUpdated 2h ago300 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

1WA8

Elevation

300 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

47.110, -122.557

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

300 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

SEATTLE

Coordinates

47.1098, -122.5572

Ownership

MR

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KOLM 220154Z 01007KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP154 T02500078

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

10° at 7 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

25°C

Dewpoint

7.8°C

Altimeter

1015.70 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KOLM (22 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-22 01:54Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 1WA8. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Tacoma Narrows facing NorthEast
Live

Tacoma Narrows

NorthEast · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

9 NM away

Weather camera at Pierce County facing South
Live

Pierce County

South · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

16 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H140 ft40 ftCONC-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 1WA8.

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1WA8 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

MADIGAN HOSPITAL (1WA8) is a military heliport restricted to private use located in FORT LEWIS, Washington, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 300 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 47.1098°N, 122.5572°W.

Helipads

MADIGAN HOSPITAL has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 40 feet by 40 feet with a conc surface.

Communications & Operations

MADIGAN HOSPITAL is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near MADIGAN HOSPITAL, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at MADIGAN HOSPITAL is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1WA8?

1WA8 is the ICAO identifier for MADIGAN HOSPITAL, a public-use airport located in FORT LEWIS, Washington, United States.

How many runways does MADIGAN HOSPITAL have?

MADIGAN HOSPITAL (1WA8) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 1WA8?

The field elevation of MADIGAN HOSPITAL is 300 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 1WA8?

No fuel types are currently listed for MADIGAN HOSPITAL. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 1WA8?

The current flight category at MADIGAN HOSPITAL is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 1WA8?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for MADIGAN HOSPITAL.

How do I access complete data for 1WA8?

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Where is MADIGAN HOSPITAL located?

MADIGAN HOSPITAL (1WA8) is located in FORT LEWIS, Washington, United States, at an elevation of 300 ft MSL.

Does 1WA8 have weather cameras?

1WA8 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 20, 05:03 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 22, 01:54 AM UTC