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08MD Weather UM Saint Joseph Medical Center Heliport

Towson, MarylandElevation 470 ftHeliport
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE
Nearest report: KMTN · 10 NM E · 43 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
No on-field report, so no field flight category. Conditions at the field may differ.
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE · KMTN
WIND
Calm
no steady wind
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

No aviation METAR is published for this airport. The nearest National Weather Service station reports temperature 15C. This observation is older than usual, so treat it with extra caution. Treat this as supplemental, not an aviation observation. Forecast suggests this afternoon sunny, high near 65F, low near 41F, 1% chance of precipitation. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
This Afternoon Sunny 65/41 S 3 kt – 1%
Monday Sunny 70/50 NW 5 kt – 1%
Tuesday Sunny 67/44 N 7 kt – 0%
Wednesday Partly Sunny 64/48 E 5 kt – 0%
Thursday Mostly Sunny 70/51 S 5 kt – 0%
Friday Sunny 74/51 NW 3 kt – 0%
Saturday Mostly Sunny 70/53 E 5 kt – 6%

Source: National Weather Service (office LWX). Forecast issued 1627Z.

Radar

Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for 08MD. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 45 ft

H1
Dimensions
45 x 45 ft
Surface
Mats
Edge lights
PERI
RWY H1

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

FIELD CONDITIONS

Field elevation

Field elevation
470 ft MSL

Density and pressure altitude need a current temperature and altimeter from the METAR.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
2213Z 6:13 PM
Sunrise
1127Z 7:27 AM
Loggable night
2241Z (6:41 PM local) → 1100Z (7:00 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2213Z (6:13 PM local) → 1127Z (7:27 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2313Z (7:13 PM local) → 1027Z (6:27 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

UM Saint Joseph Medical Center Heliport is in Towson, Maryland. Field elevation 470 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerROBERT WOJTEK
Manager phone410-337-4856
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA08MD
SectionalWASHINGTON
Center (ARTCC)NEW YORK
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionMaryland
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.3884, -76.6108
Distance from city1 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green-yellow (heliport)
AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

08MD has no on-field report. Nearest reporting station: KMTN (10 NM E, VFR).

KMTN Martin State Airport
10 NM E
VFR
KBWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
13 NM S
VFR
KFME Fort Meade Executive Airport
19 NM S
VFR
KAPG Phillips Army Air Field
21 NM E
VFR
KCGS College Park Airport
28 NM SW
VFR
KGAI Montgomery County Airpark
29 NM SW
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 410-337-4444.
›FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-429-5882
›MEDICAL USE.
›RWY H1 25 FT SMOKE STACK 200 FT SW.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗08MD on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 08MD have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 08MD. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 08MD have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 08MD. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 08MD?
08MD sits at 470 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 08MD?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.