Newbie question: Notify airfields and ... ? Using AIRMAP.

[SvenG]

I'm using AIRMAP to identify nearby airports and other facilities before flying. I've got the FAA recreational registration done.

My question is if I am required to notify heliports and the like that pop up on the AIRMAP 'advisories' screen or is it just airports ?

Thanks,



-Sven

 

[tcope]

By FAA definition, helipads are airports. You are required to notify all airports within 5 miles.

Do I notify helipads? No. I don't think I would unless they are very active. For example, do I call pretty much every hospital within 5 miles every time I fly? No.