MD72
Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center Heliport
Fort Washington, MarylandElevation 49 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
Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center Heliport is in Fort Washington, Maryland. Field elevation 49 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerBARRETT SCHOFIELD
Manager phone(301) 520-1330
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMD72
SectionalWASHINGTON
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionMaryland
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.7278, -76.9922
Distance from city1 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ACTIVATI PERIMETER LIGHTS PPR 301-602-6779.
›PRVDD VFR USE ONLY; PVT USE; AREA IS MARKED; WIND INDICATOR MAINTAINED; THE SPONSOR AND THE POTOMAC AIRFIELD, FRIENDLY, MD, MNGMT ENTER INTO LOA STATING HELIPORT OPERATING CONDITIONS WHICH WILL ENSURE THAT HELICOPTER ACTIVITY WILL NOT INTERFERE W/ACFT OPERATING TO/FROM THE POTOMAC AIRFIELD.
›SECURITY DESK NUMBER 301-203-2233.
›FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-599-3874.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MD72 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for MD72. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does MD72 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for MD72. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at MD72?
MD72 sits at 49 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MD72?
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.