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9WA8HELIPORT

MASON GENERAL HOSPITAL

SHELTON, Washington

VFRUpdated 2h ago278 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

9WA8

Elevation

278 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

47.227, -123.114

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

278 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

SEATTLE

Coordinates

47.2266, -123.1140

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KSHN 131753Z AUTO 25018G26KT 10SM -RA FEW025 SCT080 SCT110 13/09 A2991 RMK AO2 PK WND 25026/1750 RAB48 SLP128 P0000 60017 T01280094 10128 20094 53019

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

250° at 18 kt G26

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

12.8°C

Dewpoint

9.4°C

Altimeter

1013.00 inHg

Weather

-RA

Cloud Cover

SCT

Nearest weather from KSHN (2 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 17:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 9WA8. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Tacoma Narrows facing NorthEast
Live

Tacoma Narrows

NorthEast · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

32 NM away

Weather camera at Pierce County facing SouthEast
Live

Pierce County

SouthEast · Camea 2 · 4 cameras total

50 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H1150 ft150 ftCONC-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 9WA8.

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9WA8 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

MASON GENERAL HOSPITAL (9WA8) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in SHELTON, Washington, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 278 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 47.2266°N, 123.1140°W.

Helipads

MASON GENERAL HOSPITAL has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 150 feet by 150 feet with a conc surface.

Communications & Operations

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

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near MASON GENERAL 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 MASON GENERAL 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 9WA8?

9WA8 is the ICAO identifier for MASON GENERAL HOSPITAL, a public-use airport located in SHELTON, Washington, United States.

How many runways does MASON GENERAL HOSPITAL have?

MASON GENERAL HOSPITAL (9WA8) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 9WA8?

The field elevation of MASON GENERAL HOSPITAL is 278 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 9WA8?

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

What are the current weather conditions at 9WA8?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at 9WA8?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for MASON GENERAL HOSPITAL.

How do I access complete data for 9WA8?

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Where is MASON GENERAL HOSPITAL located?

MASON GENERAL HOSPITAL (9WA8) is located in SHELTON, Washington, United States, at an elevation of 278 ft MSL.

Does 9WA8 have weather cameras?

9WA8 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 12, 03:49 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 05:53 PM UTC