Laurel Medical Center Heliport HeliportPrivate
74MD · Laurel, MD · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:42 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:44 AM | 09:44Z |
| Sunrise | 06:13 AM | 10:13Z |
| 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/ | 55 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
BAL 115.10 · DCA 111.00 · ADW 113.10 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 · 98X | Low | r255° / 11.5 NM |
| DCA · Washington | VOR/DME | 111.00 · 47X | Low | r037° / 15.4 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r008° / 16.7 NM |
| OTT · Nottingham | TACAN | 113.70 · 84X | — | r354° / 23.7 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 · 126X | High | r178° / 25 NM |
| AML · Armel | VOR/DME | 113.50 · 82X | Low | r079° / 28.8 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR/DME | 116.85 · 115Y | Low | r138° / 30.2 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 74MD — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 74MD
- Coordinates
- 39.0858, -76.8812
- Elevation
- 250 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2023/10
- Distance from city
- 2 WSW
Night operations
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — 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.
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About 74MD
Laurel Medical Center Heliport (74MD) is a heliport in Laurel, MD, at 250 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 55 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 74MD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 74MD have a control tower?
No. Laurel 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 74MD?
Laurel Medical Center Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 55 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 74MD?
Laurel Medical Center Heliport is in Laurel, MD, at an elevation of 250 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.0858, -76.8812.
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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 74MD 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.