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Heliport

Suburban Hospital Heliport

ICAO 5MD9🇺🇸 Bethesda
Coordinates
38.9975°N, 77.1099°W
Elevation
382 ft (116 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-MD
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
10.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:25
Sunrise
05:56
Sunset
20:34
Civil dusk
21:05

About 14h 37m 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 Suburban Hospital Heliport

Suburban Hospital Heliport is a heliport in Bethesda, United States. It sits at an elevation of 382 ft (116 m) and has 2 runways, the longest 60 ft / 18 m with a hard surface. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is College Park Airport (CGS), about 8.8 nm to the e.

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

Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H160 ft / 18 m60 ftConcLightedOpen
H260 ft / 18 m60 ftConcLightedOpen

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
WASHINGTON-TRI AREA CLASS B AREA BClass BControlled1500 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
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
WASHINGTON DC SFRA FRZSpecial 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
WTTG (Washington)705 ft328 ft
WRC-TV (Washington)663 ft390 ft
Washington Monument554 ft26 ft
WMAL-FM Woodbridge495 ft358 ft
143469 ft105 ft
Capital One Tower459 ft338 ft
Obstacle410 ft46 ft
Obstacle404 ft407 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Suburban Hospital Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Suburban Hospital Heliport located?

Suburban Hospital Heliport is heliport located in Bethesda, United States, at an elevation of 382 ft (116 m).

How many runways does Suburban Hospital Heliport have?

Suburban Hospital Heliport has 2 runways, the longest being 60 ft / 18 m.

What time zone is Suburban Hospital Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Suburban Hospital Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Suburban Hospital 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 Suburban Hospital Heliport?

The nearest airport to Suburban Hospital Heliport is College Park Airport (CGS), about 8.8 nm to the e, followed by Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Montgomery County Airpark.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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