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Federal Support Center Heliport

Laytonsville, MarylandElevation 510 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 100 ft

H1
Dimensions
100 x 66 ft
Surface
Asphalt
RWY H1

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Federal Support Center Heliport is in Laytonsville, Maryland. Field elevation 510 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerDAVID SVIR
Manager phone301-204-3348
AttendedDaily, DALGT
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA1MD5
SectionalWASHINGTON
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionMaryland
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.1921, -77.1066
Distance from city2 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›LIGHTED RADIO ANTENNA TOWERS WITHIN 200'.
›PROVIDED PERIPHERAL IS ESTABLISHED & TOWERS IN APPROACH PATH ARE MARKED & LIGHTED.
›FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-429-5882.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗1MD5 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 1MD5 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 1MD5. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 1MD5 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 1MD5. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 1MD5?
1MD5 sits at 510 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 1MD5?
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.