Penobscot Bay Medical Center Heliport HeliportPrivate
ME76 · Rockland, ME · 60 ft elevation · var 17W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- ME76
- Coordinates
- 44.1431, -69.0854
- Elevation
- 60 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 17W
- Sectional chart
- MONTREAL
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- BOSTON (ZBW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BANGOR · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- FDC
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1980/04
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-23
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:17 AM | 08:17Z |
| Sunrise | 04:53 AM | 08:53Z |
| Sunset | 08:24 PM | 00:24Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:00 PM | 01:00Z |
Plan a flight from ME76
Runway H1/
70 ft × 70 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 107 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 70 ft |
Communication frequencies
Tower & ground
| Flight service | 120.25 (LOW) |
Approach & departure · “Portland”
| App/Dep | 120.4 |
ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).
By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 299.2 | APCH/P DEP/P |
| 346.4 | BANGOR RCAG (LOW) |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUG · Augusta | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r127° / 32.4 NM |
| NHZ · Brunswick | TACAN | 115.20 | r083° / 39.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for ME76. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
General
- LIGHTED COMMUNICATION TOWER ON ROOF OF HOSPITAL.
- FOR CD CTC PORTLAND APCH AT 207-874-7320, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
Nearby airports
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 ME76 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 ME76
Penobscot Bay Medical Center Heliport (ME76) is a heliport in Rockland, ME, at 60 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 70 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for ME76, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does ME76 have a control tower?
No. Penobscot Bay Medical Center Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at ME76?
Penobscot Bay Medical Center Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 70 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is ME76?
Penobscot Bay Medical Center Heliport is in Rockland, ME, at an elevation of 60 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.1431, -69.0854.
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