1
Runway
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Frequencies
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Procedures
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NOTAMs
Quick Facts
ICAO
5MA0
FAA
5MA0
Elevation
220 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
42.396, -71.216
Airport Information
Facility Type
HELIPORT
Elevation
220 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
Coordinates
42.3965, -71.2162
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 (13 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-13 18:53Z
Nearby Weather Cameras
No camera at 5MA0. Showing nearest cameras.
Lawrence Muni Airport
NorthWest · Camera 2 · 2 cameras total
20 NM away
Sanford Seacoast Reg Airport
South · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total
67 NM away
10 camera angles available
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| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 60 ft | 50 ft | ASPH | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for 5MA0.
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5MA0 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
Federal Center Heliport (5MA0) is a heliport located in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 220 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 42.3965°N, 71.2162°W.
Helipads
Federal Center Heliport has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 60 feet by 50 feet with a asph surface.
Communications & Operations
Federal Center Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Weather Cameras
3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near Federal Center Heliport, 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 Federal Center Heliport 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 5MA0?
5MA0 is the ICAO identifier for Federal Center Heliport, a public-use airport located in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States.
How many runways does Federal Center Heliport have?
Federal Center Heliport (5MA0) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of 5MA0?
The field elevation of Federal Center Heliport is 220 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at 5MA0?
No fuel types are currently listed for Federal Center Heliport. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at 5MA0?
The current flight category at Federal Center Heliport is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at 5MA0?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for Federal Center Heliport.
How do I access complete data for 5MA0?
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Where is Federal Center Heliport located?
Federal Center Heliport (5MA0) is located in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States, at an elevation of 220 ft MSL.
Does 5MA0 have weather cameras?
5MA0 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.