Grimes Properties Heliport Heliport
MD86 · Frederick, MD
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:45 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:45 AM | 09:45Z |
| Sunrise | 06:14 AM | 10:14Z |
| Sunset | 08:16 PM | 00:16Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:45 PM | 00:45Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 35 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
FDK 116.85 · EMI 117.90 · MRB 112.10 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDK · Frederick | VOR/DME | 116.85 · 115Y | Low | r254° / 0.6 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 · 126X | High | r263° / 19.6 NM |
| MRB · Martinsburg | VORTAC | 112.10 · 58X | Low | r093° / 21.5 NM |
| HGR · Hagerstown | VOR | 109.80 | Low | r135° / 27.8 NM |
| AML · Armel | VOR/DME | 113.50 · 82X | Low | r015° / 28.7 NM |
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 · 98X | Low | r304° / 36.6 NM |
| DCA · Washington | VOR/DME | 111.00 · 47X | Low | r343° / 36.8 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MD86 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MD86
- Coordinates
- 39.4084, -77.3861
- Elevation
- 324 ft MSL
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Nearby airports
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About MD86
Grimes Properties Heliport (MD86) is a heliport in Frederick, MD, at 324 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 35 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MD86, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at MD86?
Grimes Properties Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 35 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MD86?
Grimes Properties Heliport is in Frederick, MD, at an elevation of 324 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.4084, -77.3861.
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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 MD86 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.