Medstar Franklin Helipad HeliportPrivate
90MD · Baltimore, 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 | 05:42 AM | 09:42Z |
| Sunrise | 06:11 AM | 10:11Z |
| Sunset | 08:12 PM | 00:12Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:41 PM | 00:41Z |
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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
Nearby navigation aids
BAL 115.10 · EMI 117.90 · ADW 113.10 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 · 98X | Low | r049° / 13.8 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 · 126X | High | r118° / 24.7 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r039° / 37.3 NM |
| DCA · Washington | VOR/DME | 111.00 · 47X | Low | r050° / 39.3 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 90MD — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 90MD
- Coordinates
- 39.3516, -76.4789
- Elevation
- 248 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
- 2022/05
- Distance from city
- 7 NE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Nearby airports
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About 90MD
Medstar Franklin Helipad (90MD) is a heliport in Baltimore, MD, at 248 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 90MD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 90MD have a control tower?
No. Medstar Franklin Helipad is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 90MD?
Medstar Franklin Helipad has 1 runway; the longest is 55 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 90MD?
Medstar Franklin Helipad is in Baltimore, MD, at an elevation of 248 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.3516, -76.4789.
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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 90MD 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.