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NJ56HELIPORT

Charles Wood Helipad Heliport

Fort Monmouth, New Jersey

VFRUpdated 2h ago46 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

NJ56

FAA

NJ56

Elevation

46 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

40.296, -74.083

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

46 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

Coordinates

40.2957, -74.0832

Current Weather

METAR KBLM 131356Z AUTO 20012G23KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP155 T02000078 PNO $

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

200° at 12 kt G23

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

20°C

Dewpoint

7.8°C

Altimeter

1015.70 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KBLM (7 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 13:56Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at NJ56. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Old Bridge Airport facing NorthEast
Live

Old Bridge Airport

NorthEast · Camera 1 · 3 cameras total

16 NM away

Weather camera at Teterboro Airport facing North
Live

Teterboro Airport

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

33 NM away

11 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H1100 ft100 ftASPH/ CONC-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for NJ56.

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NJ56 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

Charles Wood Helipad Heliport (NJ56) is a heliport located in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 46 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 40.2957°N, 74.0832°W.

Helipads

Charles Wood Helipad Heliport has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 100 feet by 100 feet with a asph/ conc surface.

Communications & Operations

Charles Wood Helipad Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near Charles Wood Helipad 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 Charles Wood Helipad 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 NJ56?

NJ56 is the ICAO identifier for Charles Wood Helipad Heliport, a public-use airport located in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, United States.

How many runways does Charles Wood Helipad Heliport have?

Charles Wood Helipad Heliport (NJ56) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of NJ56?

The field elevation of Charles Wood Helipad Heliport is 46 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at NJ56?

No fuel types are currently listed for Charles Wood Helipad Heliport. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at NJ56?

The current flight category at Charles Wood Helipad Heliport is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at NJ56?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for Charles Wood Helipad Heliport.

How do I access complete data for NJ56?

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Where is Charles Wood Helipad Heliport located?

Charles Wood Helipad Heliport (NJ56) is located in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, United States, at an elevation of 46 ft MSL.

Does NJ56 have weather cameras?

NJ56 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 5, 11:48 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 01:56 PM UTC