UM Charles Regional Medical Center Heliport HeliportPrivate
6MD6 · La Plata, MD · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:41 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:46 AM | 09:46Z |
| Sunrise | 06:15 AM | 10:15Z |
| Sunset | 08:12 PM | 00:12Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:41 PM | 00:41Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 42 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
OTT 113.70 · ADW 113.10 · DCA 111.00 · +3
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTT · Nottingham | TACAN | 113.70 · 84X | — | r235° / 15 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r206° / 17.4 NM |
| DCA · Washington | VOR/DME | 111.00 · 47X | Low | r180° / 20.1 NM |
| BRV · Brooke | VORTAC | 114.50 · 92X | Low | r066° / 21.4 NM |
| NHK · Nas Patuxent River | TACAN | 110.25 · 39Y | — | r310° / 30.3 NM |
| AML · Armel | VOR/DME | 113.50 · 82X | Low | r144° / 33.7 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6MD6 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6MD6
- Coordinates
- 38.5285, -76.9710
- Elevation
- 168 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
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2007/03
- Distance from city
- 0 SE
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
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
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-599-3874.
Lighting
- ACTVT PERIMETER LGTS - 123.05.
Contact
- DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES.
Nearby airports
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About 6MD6
UM Charles Regional Medical Center Heliport (6MD6) is a heliport in La Plata, MD, at 168 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 42 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6MD6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6MD6 have a control tower?
No. UM Charles Regional Medical Center Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 6MD6?
UM Charles Regional Medical Center Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 42 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6MD6?
UM Charles Regional Medical Center Heliport is in La Plata, MD, at an elevation of 168 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.5285, -76.9710.
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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 6MD6 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.