Aviation and AOPA Events

AOPA Fly-In and Open House Fly-In Procedures

Join us for this FREE event, June 7, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

In anticipation of a large number of aircraft operating to and from the Frederick area in conjunction with this event, the following procedures will be used to enhance safety and minimize air traffic delays.

AVOID P40, ADIZ, and FRZ

Pilots are cautioned that the temporary flight restriction over the presidential retreat at Camp David, Md. (Prohibited Area P-40), will expand from June 6 through 8. It will be in effect during the AOPA Fly-In on June 7. See the notam, the plain language version, and a graphic.

In addition to P-40, whose expanded perimeter lies 4 nautical miles to the north of Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK), pilots should also fly cautiously near Washington, D.C., airspace. The Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) begins 7 nautical miles south of FDK and encompasses the Baltimore-Washington area to the southeast and south of Frederick. See our ADIZ resources.

TEMPORARY CONTROL TOWER/ TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

The Federal Aviation Administration will operate a temporary control tower at Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK) during the following dates and times: Saturday June 7, 2007, from 0700—1800 (1100—2200 UTC) Traffic management initiatives will be utilized when arrival rates exceed airport capacity. Pilots should be prepared for potential airborne holding, reroutes, or Expect Departure Clearance Times (EDCTs) that may be issued for all domestic IFR arrivals to FDK.

VFR ARRIVAL PROCEDURES Arriving Between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Click here for the Fly-In procedures diagram.

NOTE: If VFR conditions prevail for the event, IFR arrivals and departures will be severely limited. It is strongly suggested that pilots arrive/depart VFR, if practical. Pilots must Monitor ATIS on 128.525 for FDK airport information prior to reaching the Westminster VOR (EMI—117.9), then change to FDK Approach on 118.0.
Arriving from the west and south 

• Fly to the St. Thomas VOR (THS - 115.0, approximately 40nm NW of FDK), then
• East on the 098° radial to the York Thomasville Airport (KTHV), then
• Proceed south to the Westminster VOR (EMI - 117.9), and SQUAWK 1207
• After crossing the Westminster VOR, proceed southwest to Mt. Airy (EMI VOR r237/12nm) Aircraft should space themselves in trail following the aircraft ahead. 

Arriving from the north and east

• Fly directly to the Westminster VOR (EMI - 117.9) navigating to avoid the Washington DC ADIZ, then SQUAWK 1207
• After crossing the Westminster VOR, proceed southwest to Mt. Airy (EMI VOR r237/12nm) Aircraft should space themselves in trail following the aircraft ahead.

WARNING: Pilots should be alert for high volumes of traffic over the Westminster VOR merging from various directions. Maintain 2000 ft. msl or higher in the vicinity of the VOR.

Prior to reaching Mt. Airy

• Slow to, and maintain 90 knots and 1500’MSL.  Slower aircraft unable to maintain 90 knots fly max forward speed and watch for aircraft passing on your right.
• If unable to safely operate at 90 knots, maintain 120 knots and 2,000’MSL.  Faster aircraft unable to safely operate at 120 knots, maintain slowest safe airspeed and 2,000’MSL.

After reaching Mt. Airy

• Proceed westbound, via Interstate 70 to New Market (EMI VOR r254º/15.4nm).
• Listen for instructions from FDK Approach on 118.0 as you approach New Market. DO NOT TRANSMIT UNLESS REQUESTED TO DO SO OR UNLESS YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY.
• Follow instructions to assigned runway and monitor FDK Tower on 120.95 after being instructed to proceed to the airport.

NOTE: NO RADIO AIRCRAFT follow preceding aircraft and look for light gun signals from FDK Tower located just south of the intersection of runways 23/30.

Arriving Between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Monitor ATIS on 128.525—Unless otherwise instructed by the ATIS, fly directly to the airport and call FDK Tower five miles out on 120.95 for arrival and landing instructions.

VFR HOLDING

If FDK Approach instructs arriving VFR aircraft to hold, SQUAWK 1207 and:

• Prior to reaching Mt. Airy—Hold as depicted southwest of Westminster VOR near Clearview Airport (2W2) (see route depiction on area diagram). When FDK Approach lifts the hold, complete your circuit and proceed to Mt. Airy and continue as published.

IFR ARRIVAL PROCEDURES

IFR arrivals should comply with all ATC clearances and instructions inbound to FDK.

PARKING PROCEDURES

After landing, turn off at the first available taxiway unless otherwise instructed.  Monitor AOPA Advisory on 121.85 and FOLLOW FLAGMEN INSTRUCTIONS AND TAXIWAY SIGNAGE to parking areas. View runway procedure chart.

Updated Tuesday, June 3, 2008