6MD6
UM Charles Regional Medical Center Heliport
La Plata, MarylandElevation 168 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
UM Charles Regional Medical Center Heliport is in La Plata, Maryland. Field elevation 168 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerLAURI CRESS
Manager phone301-609-4453
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA6MD6
SectionalWASHINGTON
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionMaryland
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.5285, -76.9710
Distance from city0 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ACTVT PERIMETER LGTS - 123.05.
›PRVDD VFR OPNS; PVT USE; AREA IS MARKED AND WIND INDICATOR IS MAINTAINED.
›FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-599-3874.
›DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES.
›MEDICAL USE.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 6MD6 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 6MD6. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 6MD6 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 6MD6. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 6MD6?
6MD6 sits at 168 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 6MD6?
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.