5MA6
St. Luke's Hospital Heliport
New Bedford, MassachusettsElevation 123 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
St. Luke's Hospital Heliport is in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Field elevation 123 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerCHRISTOPHER LEBLANC
Manager phone(508) 973-5140
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA5MA6
SectionalNEW YORK
Center (ARTCC)BOSTON
Flight service (AFSS)BRIDGEPORT
RegionMassachusetts
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.6266, -70.9386
Distance from city1 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›EXT 2150.
›VFR USE; POWER PLANT STACK BE OBSTRUCTION LIGHTED.
›MEDICAL USE.
›FOR CD CTC PROVIDENCE APCH AT 401-738-8945, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
›ROOFTOP.
›DIRECTOR
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 5MA6 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 5MA6. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 5MA6 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 5MA6. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 5MA6?
5MA6 sits at 123 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 5MA6?
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.