Fort Detrick Helipad HeliportPrivate
MD32 · Fort Detrick (Frederick), MD · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:36 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:29 AM | 10:29Z |
| Sunrise | 06:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunset | 07:09 PM | 23:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:36 PM | 23:36Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 80 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
FDK 116.85 · MRB 112.10 · EMI 117.90 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDK · Frederick | VOR/DME | 116.85 · 115Y | Low | r312° / 2.6 NM |
| MRB · Martinsburg | VORTAC | 112.10 · 58X | Low | r088° / 20.1 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 · 126X | High | r268° / 20.8 NM |
| HGR · Hagerstown | VOR | 109.80 | Low | r135° / 25.5 NM |
| AML · Armel | VOR/DME | 113.50 · 82X | Low | r012° / 30.2 NM |
| THS · St Thomas | TACAN | 115.00 · 97X | — | r147° / 38.6 NM |
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 · 98X | Low | r306° / 38.7 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MD32 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MD32
- Coordinates
- 39.4363, -77.4207
- Elevation
- 350 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9W
- 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
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 5 notes
General
- PPR OPS C301-619-2014/3366/8547. DURG DUTY HRS, AFT HRS AIR TRAFFIC AND AIRSPACE OFFICER C301-619-2528, PROVOST MARSHAL C301-619-7114.
- SVC: HELIPAD LGT SUNRISE TO SUNSET.
- NOISE ABATEMENT PROGRAM IN EFFECT, AVOID OVERFLIGHT ADJ CIV HOUSING AREAS.
- CAUTION: 90 FT W OF HELIPAD CTR 8 FT X 8 FT STORAGE SHED; 110 FT W OF HELIPAD CTR 20 FT HIGH WINDSOCK POLE; 80 FT E OF HELIPAD CENTER 8 FT HIGH CHAIN LINK FENCE SURROUNDING THE STORM MGMT POND; 200 FT SW OF HELIPAD CTR COMMISSARY SINGLE LEVEL BRICK BLDG.
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-429-5882.
Nearby airports
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About MD32
Fort Detrick Helipad (MD32) is a heliport in Fort Detrick (Frederick), MD, at 350 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 80 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MD32, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MD32 have a control tower?
No. Fort Detrick Helipad is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at MD32?
Fort Detrick Helipad has 1 runway; the longest is 80 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MD32?
Fort Detrick Helipad is in Fort Detrick (Frederick), MD, at an elevation of 350 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.4363, -77.4207.
More about MD32
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 MD32 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.
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