Deaconess Nashoba Hospital Heliport HeliportPrivate
1MA1 · Ayer, MA · Non-towered
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:31 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:13 AM | 09:13Z |
| Sunrise | 05:44 AM | 09:44Z |
| Sunset | 07:59 PM | 23:59Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:31 PM | 00:31Z |
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Advisories
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 40 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
GDM 116.95 · BOS 112.70 · CON 112.90 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDM · Gardner | VOR/DME | 116.95 · 116Y | Low | r099° / 21.5 NM |
| BOS · Boston | VOR/DME | 112.70 · 74X | High | r313° / 29 NM |
| CON · Concord | VOR/DME | 112.90 · 76X | Low | r195° / 38.6 NM |
| PUT · Putnam | VOR/DME | 117.40 · 121X | High | r032° / 39.2 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 1MA1 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 1MA1
- Coordinates
- 42.5765, -71.5740
- Elevation
- 308 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 16W
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- BOSTON (ZBW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BRIDGEPORT · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1983/09
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
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 BOSTON APCH AT 603-594-5554.
Lighting
- FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 978-784-9000.
Obstructions
- PLINES MKD 500 FT FM PAD.
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About 1MA1
Deaconess Nashoba Hospital Heliport (1MA1) is a heliport in Ayer, MA, at 308 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 1MA1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 1MA1 have a control tower?
No. Deaconess Nashoba Hospital Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 1MA1?
Deaconess Nashoba Hospital Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 1MA1?
Deaconess Nashoba Hospital Heliport is in Ayer, MA, at an elevation of 308 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.5765, -71.5740.
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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 1MA1 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.