Chester River Hospital HeliportPrivate
MD51 · Chestertown, MD · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:30 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:24 AM | 10:24Z |
| Sunrise | 06:51 AM | 10:51Z |
| Sunset | 07:03 PM | 23:03Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:30 PM | 23:30Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 60 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
ENO 111.40 · BAL 115.10 · DOV 110.00 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENO · Smyrna | VORTAC | 111.40 · 51X | Low | r277° / 25.5 NM |
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 · 98X | Low | r095° / 27.9 NM |
| DOV · Dover | TACAN | 110.00 · 37X | — | r293° / 28.2 NM |
| DQO · Dupont | VORTAC | 114.00 · 87X | Low | r228° / 34.8 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MD51 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MD51
- Coordinates
- 39.2177, -76.0640
- Elevation
- 52 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1990/03
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 4 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-429-5882.
Lighting
- FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 410-778-3300.
Obstructions
- 180' POLE (LGTD) NW OF HELIPAD.
Contact
- MICHELLE KIRK
Nearby airports
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About MD51
Chester River Hospital (MD51) is a heliport in Chestertown, MD, at 52 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 60 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MD51, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MD51 have a control tower?
No. Chester River Hospital is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at MD51?
Chester River Hospital has 1 runway; the longest is 60 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MD51?
Chester River Hospital is in Chestertown, MD, at an elevation of 52 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.2177, -76.0640.
More about MD51
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 MD51 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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