Franklin Square Hospital Center Heliport Heliport
5MD6 · Baltimore, MD
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:41 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:42 AM | 09:42Z |
| Sunrise | 06:11 AM | 10:11Z |
| Sunset | 08:12 PM | 00:12Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:41 PM | 00:41Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 50 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
BAL 115.10 · EMI 117.90 · ADW 113.10 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 · 98X | Low | r050° / 13.8 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 · 126X | High | r118° / 24.9 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r039° / 37.3 NM |
| DCA · Washington | VOR/DME | 111.00 · 47X | Low | r050° / 39.4 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5MD6 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5MD6
- Coordinates
- 39.3506, -76.4764
- Elevation
- 155 ft MSL
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No published services or facility detail for 5MD6.
Nearby airports
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About 5MD6
Franklin Square Hospital Center Heliport (5MD6) is a heliport in Baltimore, MD, at 155 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5MD6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 5MD6?
Franklin Square Hospital Center Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5MD6?
Franklin Square Hospital Center Heliport is in Baltimore, MD, at an elevation of 155 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.3506, -76.4764.
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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 5MD6 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.