Walter Reed National Medical Center HeliportPrivate
60MD · Bethesda, MD · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:34 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:28 AM | 10:28Z |
| Sunrise | 06:55 AM | 10:55Z |
| Sunset | 07:07 PM | 23:07Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:34 PM | 23:34Z |
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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
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.
Nearby airports
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About 60MD
Walter Reed National Medical Center (60MD) is a heliport in Bethesda, MD, at 326 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 60 ft, with 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 is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 60MD?
Walter Reed National Medical Center has 1 runway; the longest is 60 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 60MD?
Walter Reed National Medical Center is in Bethesda, MD, at an elevation of 326 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.9996, -77.0957.
More about 60MD
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.
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