WhatsAbove / Cities / Washington / South Hill
Live planes and satellites over South Hill, WA
The scope below is live: every trackable aircraft and satellite above South Hill right now, centered on 47.1412, -122.2701. Click anything for callsign, route, altitude, and more.
Tonight
Visible passes for the next 12 hours — sun-lit satellite, dark sky at your point.
Nearest major airports
With McChord Air Force Base (TCM) only 10 miles to the west, South Hill sits directly under active approach and departure paths — expect frequent low-altitude traffic between roughly 2,000 and 8,000 ft, with the direction of flow flipping when the wind changes.
About the sky over South Hill
South Hill (Washington) has a population of about 52,431 and sits at 47.1412°N, 122.2701°W. Aircraft on this page come from the crowdsourced ADS-B network (coverage over this area depends on volunteer receivers nearby); satellites are computed in your browser from published orbital elements — several hundred are above the local horizon at any moment.
What planes fly over South Hill?
Most identifiable traffic over South Hill is tied to McChord Air Force Base (TCM), 10 miles to the west, plus GRF (15 mi) and TIW (17 mi). Add high-altitude cruise traffic passing over on airway routes. The live scope on this page shows each one with callsign, route, and altitude.
How many satellites are above South Hill right now?
Several hundred cataloged objects are above South Hill's horizon at any moment — mostly Starlink, plus stations, science payloads, and decades-old relics. Open the SPACE tab on this page for the live, computed count at 47.1412, -122.2701.
Can I see the ISS from South Hill?
Yes. The ISS passes over Washington several times most weeks; visible passes happen when the station is sunlit while the sky over South Hill is dark — typically 1–3 hours after sunset or before sunrise. The Tonight panel on this page computes exact times, directions, and durations.