Compaq Powdermill Road Heliport HeliportPrivate
2MA5 · Maynard, MA · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:30 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:13 AM | 09:13Z |
| Sunrise | 05:44 AM | 09:44Z |
| Sunset | 07:58 PM | 23:58Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:30 PM | 00:30Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 60 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
BOS 112.70 · GDM 116.95 · PUT 117.40
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS · Boston | VOR/DME | 112.70 · 74X | High | r298° / 21.2 NM |
| GDM · Gardner | VOR/DME | 116.95 · 116Y | Low | r119° / 27.5 NM |
| PUT · Putnam | VOR/DME | 117.40 · 121X | High | r045° / 33.2 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 2MA5 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 2MA5
- Coordinates
- 42.4279, -71.4576
- Elevation
- 175 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
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1986/10
- Distance from city
- 6 E
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC BOSTON APCH AT 603-594-5554.
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About 2MA5
Compaq Powdermill Road Heliport (2MA5) is a heliport in Maynard, MA, at 175 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 60 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 2MA5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 2MA5 have a control tower?
No. Compaq Powdermill Road Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 2MA5?
Compaq Powdermill Road Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 60 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 2MA5?
Compaq Powdermill Road Heliport is in Maynard, MA, at an elevation of 175 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.4279, -71.4576.
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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 2MA5 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.