Washington Adventist Hospital Heliport Heliport
6MD9 · Takoma Park, MD
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:42 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:45 AM | 09:45Z |
| Sunrise | 06:14 AM | 10:14Z |
| Sunset | 08:13 PM | 00:13Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:42 PM | 00:42Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 40 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
DCA 111.00 · ADW 113.10 · BAL 115.10 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCA · Washington | VOR/DME | 111.00 · 47X | Low | r021° / 7.8 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r339° / 12.4 NM |
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 · 98X | Low | r246° / 19.4 NM |
| OTT · Nottingham | TACAN | 113.70 · 84X | — | r335° / 20.7 NM |
| AML · Armel | VOR/DME | 113.50 · 82X | Low | r090° / 21.9 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 · 126X | High | r190° / 30.6 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR/DME | 116.85 · 115Y | Low | r154° / 30.9 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6MD9 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6MD9
- Coordinates
- 38.9857, -77.0016
- Elevation
- 242 ft MSL
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No published services or facility detail for 6MD9.
Nearby airports
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About 6MD9
Washington Adventist Hospital Heliport (6MD9) is a heliport in Takoma Park, MD, at 242 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6MD9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 6MD9?
Washington Adventist Hospital Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6MD9?
Washington Adventist Hospital Heliport is in Takoma Park, MD, at an elevation of 242 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.9857, -77.0016.
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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 6MD9 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.