Walter Reed National Medical Center Heliport HeliportPrivate
60MD · Bethesda, MD · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:43 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:45 AM | 09:45Z |
| Sunrise | 06:14 AM | 10:14Z |
| Sunset | 08:14 PM | 00:14Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:43 PM | 00:43Z |
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Runways
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
DCA 111.00 · ADW 113.10 · AML 113.50 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCA · Washington | VOR/DME | 111.00 · 47X | Low | r351° / 8.9 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r327° / 15.8 NM |
| AML · Armel | VOR/DME | 113.50 · 82X | Low | r085° / 17.8 NM |
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 · 98X | Low | r254° / 22.7 NM |
| OTT · Nottingham | TACAN | 113.70 · 84X | — | r327° / 24.1 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR/DME | 116.85 · 115Y | Low | r160° / 28 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 · 126X | High | r198° / 30.2 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 60MD — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 60MD
- Coordinates
- 38.9996, -77.0957
- Elevation
- 326 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2013/07
- Distance from city
- 1 N
Night operations
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 123.05 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement
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
- MISC: NSA BETHESDA COMMAND DUTY OFFICER: 240-758-9774.
- MISC: REQ 15 MIN NTC PRIOR TO ETA.
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-599-3874.
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About 60MD
Walter Reed National Medical Center Heliport (60MD) is a heliport in Bethesda, MD, at 326 ft MSL. It has no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 60MD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 60MD have a control tower?
No. Walter Reed National Medical Center Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
Where is 60MD?
Walter Reed National Medical Center Heliport is in Bethesda, MD, at an elevation of 326 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.9996, -77.0957.
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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 60MD 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.