Security Ford Heliport Heliport
0MD8 · Arbutus, MD
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:42 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:43 AM | 09:43Z |
| Sunrise | 06:12 AM | 10:12Z |
| Sunset | 08:12 PM | 00:12Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:42 PM | 00:42Z |
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Runways
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
BAL 115.10 · EMI 117.90 · ADW 113.10 · +3
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 · 98X | Low | r002° / 4.5 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 · 126X | High | r145° / 20.5 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r029° / 27.8 NM |
| DCA · Washington | VOR/DME | 111.00 · 47X | Low | r045° / 28.6 NM |
| OTT · Nottingham | TACAN | 113.70 · 84X | — | r016° / 32.6 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR/DME | 116.85 · 115Y | Low | r115° / 34 NM |
Charts & procedures
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Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 0MD8
- Coordinates
- 39.2459, -76.6761
- Elevation
- 30 ft MSL
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About 0MD8
Security Ford Heliport (0MD8) is a heliport in Arbutus, MD, at 30 ft MSL. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 0MD8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Where is 0MD8?
Security Ford Heliport is in Arbutus, MD, at an elevation of 30 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.2459, -76.6761.
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