Weide Army Airfield Explained

Weide Army Heliport
Iata:EDG
Icao:KEDG
Faa:EDG
Location:Edgewood Arsenal,Maryland
Built:May 1941
Elevation-F:21
Coordinates:39.3919°N -76.2914°W
Pushpin Map:USA Maryland
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of airport in Maryland
Pushpin Label:EDG
Pushpin Label Position:left
R1-Number:1-19
R1-Length-F:1704
R1-Surface:Asphalt

Weide Army Heliport is a heliport, formerly Weide Army Airfield, located 2miles from Edgewood Arsenal, in the U.S. state of Maryland.[1]

History

On 25 September 1976, a 40,409 square foot building was dedicated at the airfield. About 70 helicopters were based at the airfield to respond to natural disasters.[2]

In 2013, a 100,000 sq ft addition was dedicated to support six CH-47 parking pads.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: KEDG. 5 March 2015.
  2. News: The Baltimore Sun. Storing 1,500 tons of mustard agent doesn't require extreme steps, Army says. 15 February 1995. Bruce Reid.
  3. Web site: Updated Facility. 5 March 2015.