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Sarasota Memorial Hospital Heliport

Sarasota, FloridaElevation 100 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 48 ft

H2
Dimensions
48 x 46 ft
Surface
Concrete (fair)
RWY H2
H1
Dimensions
40 x 40 ft
Surface
Concrete (fair)
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

Sarasota Memorial Hospital Heliport is in Sarasota, Florida. Field elevation 100 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerAARON SCHNECK
Manager phone941-993-4409
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFA23
SectionalMIAMI
Center (ARTCC)MIAMI
Flight service (AFSS)SAINT PETERSBURG
RegionFlorida
CountryUnited States
Coordinates27.3178, -82.5298
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRIVATE USE-VFR TWO WAY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED WITH SARASOTA ARPT TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER AT ALL TIMES
›JOHN SALT 941-917-1741
›MKD WITH LETTER B; USE FOR CRITICAL CARE PATIENTS.
›MKD WITH LETTER A; USE FOR NON-CRITICAL CARE PATIENTS.
›FOR CD CTC TAMPA APCH AT 813-878-2528
›ROOFTOP 115 FT AGL.
›ROOFTOP 67 FT AGL.
›ELEV PENTHOUSE 140 FT WEST OF LNDG AREA & 35 FT ABOVE.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗FA23 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does FA23 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for FA23. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does FA23 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for FA23. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at FA23?
FA23 sits at 100 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FA23?
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.