20MA
WCVB-TV Heliport
Needham, MassachusettsElevation 157 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
H1
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
WCVB-TV Heliport is in Needham, Massachusetts. Field elevation 157 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerKEVIN KALIA
Manager phone781-433-4350
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 0900–1730
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA20MA
SectionalNEW YORK
Center (ARTCC)BOSTON
Flight service (AFSS)BRIDGEPORT
RegionMassachusetts
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.3042, -71.2271
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›PRVDD VFR; SAFETY EQUIP RECOMMENDED BY FAA & THE NEEDHAM FIRE DEPT IS INSTALLED; MICROWAVE TOWER ADJACENT TO THE PAD IS OBSTN LGTED; & ROOF-TOP WINDSOCK IS INSTALLED.
›FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 781-433-4350.
›FOR CD CTC BOSTON APCH AT 603-594-5551.
›ADDNL CTC: CHRIS DETHOMAS, 781-433-4360.
›NUMEROUS ANTENNAS & TWRS ALL QUADRANTS 53 FT - 1192 FT MSL.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 20MA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 20MA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 20MA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 20MA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 20MA?
20MA sits at 157 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 20MA?
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.