Morgan State University - Pearl Heliport Heliport
MD59 · St Leonard, MD
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:39 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:44 AM | 09:44Z |
| Sunrise | 06:13 AM | 10:13Z |
| Sunset | 08:10 PM | 00:10Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:39 PM | 00:39Z |
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Advisories
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 50 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
NHK 110.25 · OTT 113.70 · ADW 113.10 · +2
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHK · Nas Patuxent River | TACAN | 110.25 · 39Y | — | r337° / 8.1 NM |
| OTT · Nottingham | TACAN | 113.70 · 84X | — | r159° / 21.8 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r156° / 30 NM |
| DCA · Washington | VOR/DME | 111.00 · 47X | Low | r147° / 37.4 NM |
| BRV · Brooke | VORTAC | 114.50 · 92X | Low | r094° / 40 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MD59 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MD59
- Coordinates
- 38.3939, -76.5060
- Elevation
- 48 ft MSL
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Nearby airports
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About MD59
Morgan State University - Pearl Heliport (MD59) is a heliport in St Leonard, MD, at 48 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MD59, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at MD59?
Morgan State University - Pearl Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MD59?
Morgan State University - Pearl Heliport is in St Leonard, MD, at an elevation of 48 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.3939, -76.5060.
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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 MD59 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.