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Heliport

Federal Support Center Heliport

ICAO 1MD5🇺🇸 Laytonsville
Coordinates
39.1921°N, 77.1066°W
Elevation
510 ft (155 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-MD
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
10.7° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:11
Sunrise
06:39
Sunset
19:40
Civil dusk
20:07

About 13h 1m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Federal Support Center Heliport

Federal Support Center Heliport is a heliport in Laytonsville, United States. It sits at an elevation of 510 ft (155 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 100 ft / 30 m with a hard surface. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Montgomery County Airpark (GAI), about 3.1 nm to the wsw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H1100 ft / 30 m66 ftAsphUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
WASHINGTON-TRI AREA CLASS B AREA CClass BControlled2500 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
WASHINGTON-TRI AREA CLASS B AREA DClass BControlled3500 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
WASHINGTON DC SFRA ADIZSpecial useRestrictedGND17999 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle404 ft407 ft
Obstacle404 ft427 ft
Obstacle404 ft394 ft
Obstacle404 ft423 ft
Potomac Electric Power Co. Cell Site371 ft348 ft
Obstacle243 ft348 ft
Obstacle240 ft413 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Federal Support Center Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Federal Support Center Heliport located?

Federal Support Center Heliport is heliport located in Laytonsville, United States, at an elevation of 510 ft (155 m).

How many runways does Federal Support Center Heliport have?

Federal Support Center Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 100 ft / 30 m.

What time zone is Federal Support Center Heliport in?

Federal Support Center Heliport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Federal Support Center Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Federal Support Center Heliport is approximately 10.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Federal Support Center Heliport?

The nearest airport to Federal Support Center Heliport is Montgomery County Airpark (GAI), about 3.1 nm to the wsw, followed by Davis Airstrip and Glenair Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Federal Support Center Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.