Meritus Hospital HeliportPrivate
5MD3 · Hagerstown, MD · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:37 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:30 AM | 10:30Z |
| Sunrise | 06:57 AM | 10:57Z |
| Sunset | 07:10 PM | 23:10Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:37 PM | 23:37Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 54 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
HGR 109.80 · MRB 112.10 · FDK 116.85 · +2
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HGR · Hagerstown | VOR | 109.80 | Low | r127° / 9 NM |
| MRB · Martinsburg | VORTAC | 112.10 · 58X | Low | r035° / 16.1 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR/DME | 116.85 · 115Y | Low | r319° / 19.2 NM |
| THS · St Thomas | TACAN | 115.00 · 97X | — | r154° / 22.3 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 · 126X | High | r291° / 33.6 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5MD3 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5MD3
- Coordinates
- 39.6230, -77.6861
- Elevation
- 578 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 11W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2015/12
- Distance from city
- 2 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-709-4993.
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About 5MD3
Meritus Hospital (5MD3) is a heliport in Hagerstown, MD, at 578 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 54 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5MD3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5MD3 have a control tower?
No. Meritus Hospital is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 5MD3?
Meritus Hospital has 1 runway; the longest is 54 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5MD3?
Meritus Hospital is in Hagerstown, MD, at an elevation of 578 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.6230, -77.6861.
More about 5MD3
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 5MD3 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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