Medstar Montgomery Medical Center HeliportPrivate
18MD · Olney, MD · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:34 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:28 AM | 10:28Z |
| Sunrise | 06:55 AM | 10:55Z |
| Sunset | 07:07 PM | 23:07Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:34 PM | 23:34Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 40 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
DCA 111.00 · BAL 115.10 · EMI 117.90 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCA · Washington | VOR/DME | 111.00 · 47X | Low | r006° / 17.7 NM |
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 · 98X | Low | r278° / 18.4 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 · 126X | High | r198° / 20.7 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR/DME | 116.85 · 115Y | Low | r144° / 21.5 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r347° / 22.6 NM |
| AML · Armel | VOR/DME | 113.50 · 82X | Low | r063° / 23.3 NM |
| OTT · Nottingham | TACAN | 113.70 · 84X | — | r342° / 30.6 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 18MD — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 18MD
- Coordinates
- 39.1547, -77.0550
- Elevation
- 486 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- 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
- 2009/11
- Distance from city
- 2 W
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 · 4 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-429-5882.
Obstructions
- 50 FT BUILDING 200 FT S OF PAD; 40 FT TREES 100 FT N OF PAD.
Contact
- EMAIL: KMELL@MEDSTARMONTGOMERY.ORG
- EXT: 8684.
Nearby airports
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About 18MD
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center (18MD) is a heliport in Olney, MD, at 486 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 18MD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 18MD have a control tower?
No. Medstar Montgomery 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 18MD?
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 18MD?
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center is in Olney, MD, at an elevation of 486 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.1547, -77.0550.
More about 18MD
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 18MD 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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