Broward Health Medical Center Heliport HeliportPrivate
6FD8 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 27 ft elevation · var 3W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6FD8
- Coordinates
- 26.1034, -80.1405
- Elevation
- 27 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- MIAMI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MIAMI (ZMA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MIAMI · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1988/03
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-23
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:03 AM | 10:03Z |
| Sunrise | 06:29 AM | 10:29Z |
| Sunset | 08:16 PM | 00:16Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:42 PM | 00:42Z |
Plan a flight from 6FD8
Runway H1/
60 ft × 60 ft · Concrete- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 7 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 60 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLL · Fort Lauderdale | VOR-DME | 114.40 | r021° / 1.8 NM |
| VKZ · Virginia Key | VOR-DME | 117.10 | r006° / 21.1 NM |
| DHP · Dolphin | VORTAC | 113.90 | r036° / 21.4 NM |
| PBI · Palm Beach | VORTAC | 115.70 | r188° / 34.7 NM |
| HST · Homestead | TACAN | 108.20 | r022° / 39.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6FD8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
General
- FOR CD CTC MIAMI APCH AT 305-869-5432.
Nearby airports
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 6FD8 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.
About 6FD8
Broward Health Medical Center Heliport (6FD8) is a heliport in Fort Lauderdale, FL, at 27 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 6FD8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6FD8 have a control tower?
No. Broward Health Medical Center Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 6FD8?
Broward Health Medical Center Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 60 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6FD8?
Broward Health Medical Center Heliport is in Fort Lauderdale, FL, at an elevation of 27 ft MSL. Coordinates: 26.1034, -80.1405.
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