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6WA8HELIPORT

EAST GIG HARBOR

GIG HARBOR, Washington

IFRUpdated 2h ago10 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

6WA8

Elevation

10 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

47.337, -122.579

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

10 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

SEATTLE

Coordinates

47.3369, -122.5795

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

SPECI KTCM 132256Z AUTO 23017G23KT 10SM BKN005 OVC013 13/11 A3007 RMK AO2 RAE56 BKN V OVC SLP187 $

Flight Category

IFR

Wind

230° at 17 kt G23

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

13°C

Dewpoint

11°C

Altimeter

1018.40 inHg

Cloud Cover

OVC

Nearest weather from KTCM (13 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 22:56Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 6WA8. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Tacoma Narrows facing SouthWest
Live

Tacoma Narrows

SouthWest · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

4 NM away

Weather camera at Auburn facing East
Live

Auburn

East · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

21 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H116 ft12 ftGRVL-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 6WA8.

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6WA8 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

EAST GIG HARBOR (6WA8) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in GIG HARBOR, Washington, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 10 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 47.3369°N, 122.5795°W.

Helipads

EAST GIG HARBOR has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 16 feet by 12 feet with a grvl surface.

Communications & Operations

EAST GIG HARBOR is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near EAST GIG HARBOR, 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 EAST GIG HARBOR is IFR (Instrument Flight Rules — instrument approach required). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 6WA8?

6WA8 is the ICAO identifier for EAST GIG HARBOR, a public-use airport located in GIG HARBOR, Washington, United States.

How many runways does EAST GIG HARBOR have?

EAST GIG HARBOR (6WA8) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 6WA8?

The field elevation of EAST GIG HARBOR is 10 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 6WA8?

No fuel types are currently listed for EAST GIG HARBOR. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 6WA8?

The current flight category at EAST GIG HARBOR is IFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 6WA8?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for EAST GIG HARBOR.

How do I access complete data for 6WA8?

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Where is EAST GIG HARBOR located?

EAST GIG HARBOR (6WA8) is located in GIG HARBOR, Washington, United States, at an elevation of 10 ft MSL.

Does 6WA8 have weather cameras?

6WA8 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 14, 12:41 AM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 10:56 PM UTC