Down East Community Hospital Heliport
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About Down East Community Hospital Heliport
Down East Community Hospital Heliport is a heliport in Machias, United States. It sits at an elevation of 150 ft (46 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft / 12 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Machias Valley Airport (KMVM), about 0.6 nm to the s.
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.
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)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 40 ft / 12 m | 40 ft | Asp | Unlit | Open |
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | — | 26 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 16 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 26 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 30 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 39 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 33 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 23 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 20 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Down East Community Hospital Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Down East Community Hospital Heliport located?
Down East Community Hospital Heliport is heliport located in Machias, United States, at an elevation of 150 ft (46 m).
How many runways does Down East Community Hospital Heliport have?
Down East Community Hospital Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 40 ft / 12 m.
What time zone is Down East Community Hospital Heliport in?
Down East Community Hospital Heliport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Down East Community Hospital Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Down East Community Hospital Heliport is approximately 15.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Down East Community Hospital Heliport?
The nearest airport to Down East Community Hospital Heliport is Machias Valley Airport (KMVM), about 0.6 nm to the s, followed by Drisko Airport and Cutler Regional Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Down East Community Hospital Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.