5MD9
Suburban Hospital Heliport
Bethesda, MarylandElevation 382 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
H1
RWY H1
VGSITRIL
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Suburban Hospital Heliport is in Bethesda, Maryland. Field elevation 382 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerCINDY NOTOBARTOLO, SECURITY DEPT
Manager phone301-896-2500
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA5MD9
SectionalWASHINGTON
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionMaryland
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.9975, -77.1099
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green-yellow (heliport)
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›MEDICAL USE.
›APCH/DEP PATHS ARE IN A 180 DEGREE ARC FROM 070-250.
›FOR TECHNICAL INFO CONTACT: RAYMOND A SYMS - AERONAUTICAL CONSULTANT (908) 870-8883 OR WRITE TO RAYMOND A SYMS & ASSOCIATES 28 BARUCH DRIVE LONG BRANCH NJ 07740.
›FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-599-3874.
›8 AMBER PERI LGTS.
›& H2 TRI-COLOR VASI APCH COURSE SET FOR APCHS FROM THE NE & SE.
›HAS RESIDENTIAL HOMES 500 FT WEST; NORTH & SOUTH.
›VFR; PVT USE ONLY.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 5MD9 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 5MD9. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 5MD9 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 5MD9. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 5MD9?
5MD9 sits at 382 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 5MD9?
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.