Upper Chesapeake Medical Center HeliportPrivate
03MD · Bel Air, MD · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:36 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:22 AM | 10:22Z |
| Sunrise | 06:49 AM | 10:49Z |
| Sunset | 07:09 PM | 23:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:36 PM | 23:36Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 50 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
BAL 115.10 · EMI 117.90 · DQO 114.00 · +2
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 · 98X | Low | r046° / 25.5 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 · 126X | High | r095° / 29.3 NM |
| DQO · Dupont | VORTAC | 114.00 · 87X | Low | r265° / 35.5 NM |
| LRP · Lancaster | VOR/DME | 117.30 · 120X | Low | r193° / 36.2 NM |
| MXE · Modena | VORTAC | 113.20 · 79X | Low | r242° / 39.3 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 03MD — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 03MD
- Coordinates
- 39.5185, -76.3460
- Elevation
- 302 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 11W
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2001/12
- Distance from city
- 1 NW
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SS-SR
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-429-5882
Obstructions
- 30 FT TREES FM H1.
Nearby airports
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About 03MD
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (03MD) is a heliport in Bel Air, MD, at 302 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 03MD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 03MD have a control tower?
No. Upper Chesapeake Medical Center is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 03MD?
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 03MD?
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center is in Bel Air, MD, at an elevation of 302 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.5185, -76.3460.
More about 03MD
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 03MD in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
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