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Heliport

WCVB-TV Heliport

ICAO 20MA🇺🇸 Needham
Coordinates
42.3042°N, 71.2271°W
Elevation
157 ft (48 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-MA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
13.9° W

Daylight today(Sep 10, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:52
Sunrise
06:20
Sunset
19:05
Civil dusk
19:34

About 12h 45m 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 WCVB-TV Heliport

WCVB-TV Heliport is a heliport in Needham, United States. It sits at an elevation of 157 ft (48 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 42 ft / 13 m with a hard surface. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD), about 7.2 nm to the sse.

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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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H142 ft / 13 m42 ftConcUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BOSTON CLASS B AREA CClass BControlled3000 ft MSL7000 ft MSL
BOSTON CLASS B AREA DClass BControlled4000 ft MSL7000 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
200 Clarendon791 ft56 ft
Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton741 ft39 ft
Millenium Tower686 ft52 ft
One International Place600 ft118 ft
One Boston Place600 ft79 ft
111 Huntington Ave554 ft49 ft
One Post Office Square525 ft92 ft
One Federal522 ft69 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from WCVB-TV Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is WCVB-TV Heliport located?

WCVB-TV Heliport is heliport located in Needham, United States, at an elevation of 157 ft (48 m).

How many runways does WCVB-TV Heliport have?

WCVB-TV Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 42 ft / 13 m.

What time zone is WCVB-TV Heliport in?

WCVB-TV Heliport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at WCVB-TV Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at WCVB-TV Heliport is approximately 13.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near WCVB-TV Heliport?

The nearest airport to WCVB-TV Heliport is Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD), about 7.2 nm to the sse, followed by Sudbury Airport and Boston Logan International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. WCVB-TV Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.