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20MAHELIPORT

WCVB-TV

NEEDHAM, Massachusetts

VFRUpdated 2h ago157 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

20MA

Elevation

157 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

42.304, -71.227

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

157 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

BOSTON

Coordinates

42.3042, -71.2271

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

0900-1730 (MON-FRI)

Current Weather

METAR KOWD 131853Z 19013G21KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A2994 RMK AO2 PK WND 20026/1809 SLP136 T01890072

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

190° at 13 kt G21

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

18.9°C

Dewpoint

7.2°C

Altimeter

1014.00 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KOWD (8 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 18:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 20MA. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Lawrence Muni Airport facing NorthWest
Live

Lawrence Muni Airport

NorthWest · Camera 2 · 2 cameras total

26 NM away

Weather camera at Chatham Municipal Airport facing SouthEast
Live

Chatham Municipal Airport

SouthEast · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

83 NM away

6 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H142 ft42 ftCONCPERI

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 20MA.

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20MA Operational Overview

Location & Facility

WCVB-TV (20MA) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 157 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 42.3042°N, 71.2271°W.

Helipads

WCVB-TV has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 42 feet by 42 feet with a conc surface.

Communications & Operations

WCVB-TV is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near WCVB-TV, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at WCVB-TV is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 20MA?

20MA is the ICAO identifier for WCVB-TV, a public-use airport located in NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, United States.

How many runways does WCVB-TV have?

WCVB-TV (20MA) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 20MA?

The field elevation of WCVB-TV is 157 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 20MA?

No fuel types are currently listed for WCVB-TV. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 20MA?

The current flight category at WCVB-TV is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 20MA?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for WCVB-TV.

How do I access complete data for 20MA?

Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for WCVB-TV.

Where is WCVB-TV located?

WCVB-TV (20MA) is located in NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, United States, at an elevation of 157 ft MSL.

Does 20MA have weather cameras?

20MA does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 12, 03:35 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 06:53 PM UTC