Fort Detrick Helipad HeliportPrivate

MD32 · Fort Detrick(Frederick), MD · 350 ft elevation · var 9W · Non-towered

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

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-23

EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:11 AM09:11Z
Sunrise05:43 AM09:43Z
Sunset08:40 PM00:40Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:13 PM01:13Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:13 PM → 05:11 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:40 PM → 04:43 AM

Plan a flight from MD32

Runway H1/

100 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt
H1
Heading
n/a
Threshold elev
350 ft
Traffic pattern
Left
Heading
n/a
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
FDK · FrederickVOR109.00r312° / 2.6 NM
MRB · MartinsburgVORTAC112.10r088° / 20.1 NM
EMI · WestminsterVORTAC117.90r268° / 20.8 NM
HGR · HagerstownVOR109.80r135° / 25.5 NM
AML · ArmelVORTAC113.50r012° / 30.2 NM
THS · St ThomasVORTAC115.00r147° / 38.6 NM
BAL · BaltimoreVORTAC115.10r306° / 38.7 NM

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MD32. VFR sectional link above.

Ownership & management

Owner
US ARMY AERONAUTICAL SVCS AGENCY
FT BELVOIR, VA
Manager

Remarks FAA

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.

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.

About MD32

Fort Detrick Helipad (MD32) is a heliport in Fort Detrick(Frederick), MD, at 350 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 100 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 on the Comms & NavAids tab.

What is the longest runway at MD32?

Fort Detrick Helipad has 1 runway; the longest is 100 ft. See the Runways tab 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.

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