Worcester Medical Center Heliport HeliportPrivate
42MA · Worcester, 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 | 05:15 AM | 09:15Z |
| Sunrise | 05:46 AM | 09:46Z |
| Sunset | 07:59 PM | 23:59Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:30 PM | 00:30Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 40 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
PUT 117.40 · GDM 116.95 · CEF 114.00 · +2
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUT · Putnam | VOR/DME | 117.40 · 121X | High | r021° / 18.1 NM |
| GDM · Gardner | VOR/DME | 116.95 · 116Y | Low | r161° / 21 NM |
| CEF · Westover | TACAN | 114.00 · 87X | — | r098° / 32.6 NM |
| PVD · Providence | VOR/DME | 115.60 · 103X | High | r347° / 35.8 NM |
| BOS · Boston | VOR/DME | 112.70 · 74X | High | r276° / 36.4 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 42MA — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 42MA
- Coordinates
- 42.2543, -71.7977
- Elevation
- 469 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 15W
- 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
- Activated
- 2003/01
- 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 · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC YANKEE APCH AT 860-386-3597
Lighting
- FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 508-860-5992.
Contact
- CARLOS FIGUEIRA - 508-363-5054
Nearby airports
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About 42MA
Worcester Medical Center Heliport (42MA) is a heliport in Worcester, MA, at 469 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 42MA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 42MA have a control tower?
No. Worcester Medical Center Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 42MA?
Worcester Medical Center Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 42MA?
Worcester Medical Center Heliport is in Worcester, MA, at an elevation of 469 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.2543, -71.7977.
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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 42MA 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.