UM Saint Joseph Medical Center Heliport HeliportPrivate
08MD · Towson, MD · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:42 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:42 AM | 09:42Z |
| Sunrise | 06:11 AM | 10:11Z |
| Sunset | 08:12 PM | 00:12Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:42 PM | 00:42Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 45 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 119.0 | JUDPA DP |
| 290.475 | JUDPA DP |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
BAL 115.10 · EMI 117.90 · FDK 116.85 · +2
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 · 98X | Low | r021° / 13.3 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 · 126X | High | r118° / 18.2 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR/DME | 116.85 · 115Y | Low | r100° / 35.5 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r029° / 36.9 NM |
| DCA · Washington | VOR/DME | 111.00 · 47X | Low | r041° / 37.4 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 08MD — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 08MD
- Coordinates
- 39.3884, -76.6108
- Elevation
- 515 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 11W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- FDC
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Beacon
- white-green-yellow (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2002/10
- Distance from city
- 1 SW
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green-yellow · 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 · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-429-5882
Lighting
- FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 410-337-4444.
Obstructions
- RWY H1 25 FT SMOKE STACK 200 FT SW.
Nearby airports
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About 08MD
UM Saint Joseph Medical Center Heliport (08MD) is a heliport in Towson, MD, at 515 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 45 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 08MD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 08MD have a control tower?
No. UM Saint Joseph Medical Center Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 08MD?
UM Saint Joseph Medical Center Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 45 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 08MD?
UM Saint Joseph Medical Center Heliport is in Towson, MD, at an elevation of 515 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.3884, -76.6108.
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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 08MD 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.