Boston Scientific Natick Heliport Heliport
MA56 · Natick, MA
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:29 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:13 AM | 09:13Z |
| Sunrise | 05:44 AM | 09:44Z |
| Sunset | 07:58 PM | 23:58Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:29 PM | 00:29Z |
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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
BOS 112.70 · PUT 117.40 · GDM 116.95 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS · Boston | VOR/DME | 112.70 · 74X | High | r276° / 17.4 NM |
| PUT · Putnam | VOR/DME | 117.40 · 121X | High | r059° / 29.6 NM |
| GDM · Gardner | VOR/DME | 116.95 · 116Y | Low | r129° / 33.5 NM |
| PVD · Providence | VOR/DME | 115.60 · 103X | High | r018° / 34.9 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MA56 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MA56
- Coordinates
- 42.3050, -71.3753
- Elevation
- 167 ft MSL
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Nearby airports
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About MA56
Boston Scientific Natick Heliport (MA56) is a heliport in Natick, MA, at 167 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 MA56, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at MA56?
Boston Scientific Natick Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MA56?
Boston Scientific Natick Heliport is in Natick, MA, at an elevation of 167 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.3050, -71.3753.
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