Federal Center Heliport Heliport
5MA0 · Waltham, MA
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:29 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:12 AM | 09:12Z |
| Sunrise | 05:43 AM | 09:43Z |
| Sunset | 07:57 PM | 23:57Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:29 PM | 00:29Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 60 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
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 | r299° / 10.3 NM |
| GDM · Gardner | VOR/DME | 116.95 · 116Y | Low | r117° / 38.4 NM |
| PUT · Putnam | VOR/DME | 117.40 · 121X | High | r060° / 38.5 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5MA0 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5MA0
- Coordinates
- 42.3965, -71.2162
- Elevation
- 220 ft MSL
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No published services or facility detail for 5MA0.
Nearby airports
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About 5MA0
Federal Center Heliport (5MA0) is a heliport in Waltham, MA, at 220 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 60 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5MA0, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 5MA0?
Federal Center Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 60 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5MA0?
Federal Center Heliport is in Waltham, MA, at an elevation of 220 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.3965, -71.2162.
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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 5MA0 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.