University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center Heliport HeliportPrivate
MD71 · Baltimore, MD · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:42 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:42 AM | 09:42Z |
| Sunrise | 06:12 AM | 10:12Z |
| Sunset | 08:12 PM | 00:12Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:42 PM | 00:42Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 32 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Departure & arrival
“Potomac”ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
BAL 115.10 · EMI 117.90 · ADW 113.10 · +3
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 · 98X | Low | r024° / 7.2 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 · 126X | High | r135° / 20.6 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r031° / 31 NM |
| DCA · Washington | VOR/DME | 111.00 · 47X | Low | r046° / 32.1 NM |
| OTT · Nottingham | TACAN | 113.70 · 84X | — | r019° / 35.4 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR/DME | 116.85 · 115Y | Low | r110° / 35.6 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MD71 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MD71
- Coordinates
- 39.2881, -76.6257
- Elevation
- 165 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 11W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- FDC
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1989/07
- Distance from city
- 0 S
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 · 6 notes
General
- PRIOR PMSN RQRD.
- HELS LNDG AT PAD, CTC SYSCOM AND UMMC SCTY 410-328-8711 PRIOR TO TKOF. ALL IN-BOUND HELS, CTC SYSCOM VIA 44.74 FM AT LEAST 10 MILES FM THE PAD.
- N TO S APCHS TO PAD NOT AUTHORIZED.
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-429-5882.
Runways
- ALUMINUM HEATED.
Lighting
- PERIMETER LGTS OPR CONSLY.
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About MD71
University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center Heliport (MD71) is a heliport in Baltimore, MD, at 165 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 32 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MD71, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MD71 have a control tower?
No. University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at MD71?
University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 32 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MD71?
University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center Heliport is in Baltimore, MD, at an elevation of 165 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.2881, -76.6257.
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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 MD71 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.