Wcvb-TV HeliportPrivate
20MA · Needham, MA · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 07:11 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:04 AM | 10:04Z |
| Sunrise | 06:32 AM | 10:32Z |
| Sunset | 06:43 PM | 22:43Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:11 PM | 23:11Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 42 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
BOS 112.70 · PUT 117.40 · PVD 115.60 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS · Boston | VOR/DME | 112.70 · 74X | High | r269° / 11 NM |
| PUT · Putnam | VOR/DME | 117.40 · 121X | High | r066° / 34.5 NM |
| PVD · Providence | VOR/DME | 115.60 · 103X | High | r028° / 36 NM |
| GDM · Gardner | VOR/DME | 116.95 · 116Y | Low | r125° / 39.6 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 20MA — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 20MA
- Coordinates
- 42.3042, -71.2271
- Elevation
- 157 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
- MON-FRI 0900-1730
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1993/01
- 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 · 4 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC BOSTON APCH AT 603-594-5551.
Lighting
- FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 781-433-4350.
Obstructions
- NUMEROUS ANTENNAS & TWRS ALL QUADRANTS 53 FT - 1192 FT MSL.
Contact
- ADDNL CTC: CHRIS DETHOMAS, 781-433-4360.
Nearby airports
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About 20MA
Wcvb-TV (20MA) is a heliport in Needham, MA, at 157 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 42 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 20MA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 20MA have a control tower?
No. Wcvb-TV is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 20MA?
Wcvb-TV has 1 runway; the longest is 42 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 20MA?
Wcvb-TV is in Needham, MA, at an elevation of 157 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.3042, -71.2271.
More about 20MA
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 20MA 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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