FAA Information Effective: Jul 10, 2025
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(KADW) Joint Base Andrews
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Camp Springs, MD
(301) 981-9442
Overview
Attendance:
Attended
Year-round, 7 Days a Week,All
FAA
Elevation:
280 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
Par/Asr Shutdown 2300-0700.
FAA
Mil Ops Hrs: 24
FAA
Tower Hrs: 24
FAA
Airspace:
B
Fees:
None
Timezone:
EDT (UTC-04:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
6:03 am - 8:26 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:56 pm
(Today)
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5:34 am
(Tomorrow)
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Runway 01R/19L
Dimensions:
9,756 × 150 ft
(2,974 × 46 m)
(2,974 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
asphalt, concrete, grooved, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | 01R | 19L |
| Elevation: | 251.8 ft | 277.1 ft |
| Heading: | 370° magnetic 360° true | 190° magnetic 180° true |
| Gradient: | 0.26% up | 0.26% down |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | precision, in Good condition | precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | LOC/GS | LOC/GS |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | Bak-14 Bak-12B(B) (1500 Ft). FAA | Bak-14 Bak-12B(B) (1537 Ft). FAA |
Runway 01L/19R
Dimensions:
9,318 × 200 ft
(2,840 × 61 m)
(2,840 × 61 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
concrete, grooved, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Rwy 19R Avl Tkof District Incl Hardened Ovrn is 10918 Ft X 200 Ft.
FAA
| Designator: | 01L | 19R |
| Elevation: | 254.8 ft | 273.5 ft |
| Heading: | 370° magnetic 360° true | 190° magnetic 180° true |
| Gradient: | 0.2% up | 0.2% down |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | precision, in Good condition | precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | ILS | ILS |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | Bak-14 Bak-12B(B) (2240 Ft). FAA | Bak-14 Bak-12B(B) (2240 Ft). FAA |
TFRs
Location: ADW
Please verify all content below using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.
TFR count: 1 (Partial information shown. Follow links to see full TFR descriptions.)
| Number: | Effective Date: (UTC) | Expiration Date: (UTC) | Description: |
|---|---|---|---|
ACTIVE 4/9433 | 09/03/2024 2030 | SECURITY INSTRUCTIONS, WASHINGTON, DC.
THIS NOTAM
REFERENCES THE WASHINGTON DC SPECIAL FLIGHT RULES AREA (SFRA) ONLY |
NOTAMs
Location: ADW
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 42 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2025 1325 | 08/31/2025 2359 | AERODROME MORNING SIDE DEPARTURE: TAKEOFF MINIMUMS RWY 1R 300-1 OR STANDARD WITH MINIMUM CLIMB OF 558FT/NM T… | |
| 07/11/2025 1619 | 07/31/2025 2359 | CAUTION: 150FT CRANE ERECTED AT 38.48.27N 76.53.56W 6800FT WEST OF RUNWAY 01L/19R CENTERLINE | |
| 06/23/2025 2127 | 09/15/2025 2359 | AERODROME ALL IAP CIRCLING MINIMA: CAT AB 800-1 520 (600-1), CAT C 800-1 1/2 520 (600-1 1/2). TEMPORARY CRAN… | |
| 06/23/2025 2041 | 09/15/2025 2359 | AERODROME RWY 1R, CRANE 1888 FT FROM DER 1363 FT RIGHT OF THE CENTERLINE, 120 FT AGL/387 FT MSL. | |
| 07/036 | 07/29/2025 1200 | 07/29/2025 2000 | NAV ILS RWY 19R U/S |
| 06/23/2025 2308 | 09/15/2025 2359 | AERODROME ANDREWS ONE DEPARTURE: TAKEOFF MINIMUMS RWY 1L, 300-1 OR STANDARD WITH MINIMUM CLIMB OF 397FT/NM T… | |
| 06/23/2025 2049 | 09/15/2025 2359 | AERODROME RWY 1R, CRANE 2969FT FROM DER 1230FT RIGHT OF THE CENTERLINE, 250FT AGL/490FT MSL. | |
| 06/26/2025 1700 | 09/23/2025 2359 | AERODROME USE CAUTION MEN AND EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE CLEAR ZONE, SOUTH END OF THE AIRFIELD. | |
Additional Remarks
Andrews Air Traffic Control Tower Now Providing Pre- Departure Clearances (Pdc) Via Terminal Data Link. Acft Operators or Pilots Wishing to Participate Must Apply for Svc by Contacting: Federal Aviation Administration, Aeronautical Data Link Product Lead, And-370, 800 Independence Avenue Sw, Washington, Dc 20591.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ang: Prior Permission Required for Svcg and Use of Prk Ramps. No Avgas or Reciprocating Eng Oil Avbl, Ltd Maint. CTC 201 Operations Dsn 857-7161/62, Uhf 314.25; Lctd W Side Adw. 113 Wg, Dcang Dsn 857-4190/91, Uhf 234.8; Lctd E Side Adw. No Tran Maint Avbl.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ans Abatement: 0000-1100Z++, Dly, No Helo Ovft or Tfc Pat W of Rwy 01L/19R (Over Base Housing) Blw 800 Ft AGL.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Aoe.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Bearing Strength Rwy 01L/19R: S85 T220 St175 Sbtt518 Tt327 Tdt840 Ddt800 Trt556.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Bearing Strength Rwy 01R/19L: S85 T205 St175 Tt380 Tdt800 Ddt800 .
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Vis Above 3 Miles Hindered by Trees. Wind Flow from 200 Deg-300 Deg Disruped by Hangar on Southesast Side of Airfield.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Extremely Hvy VFR Conflicting Tfc N and S Quad. Deer Haz, Deer are Act on Andrews Aft, Pilots Rpt Any Act to Twr/Ptd. Bird Haz-Exp Increased Bird Act (Phaseii) Fr Sep-Oct.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Flight Restricted Zone and Sfra in the Washington Dc Metropolitan Area. All Non-Dod Acft Must Ctc. Transportation Security Administration for Sfra Waiver Iaw Zdc Notams 5-7 Days Prior.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Obst Erected: Crane 572 Ft MSL W of Airfield At New Brac Fac (N38 48 51.67 W076 53 22.92).
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Communications-Comd Post: Vhf O/S Ufn.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Communications-Pmsv Metro: Remarks: H24 Wx Svc Avbl At Dsn 858-2840, C301-981-2840/5826. An/Fmq-19 Automated Observing Sys in Use; Augmented by Human Obsn When Nec. If Wx Flt Unavbl, Remote Svc Avbl Fr 15 Opr Wx Squadron Dsn 576-9755 C618-256-9755.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Communications-Ptd: O/S Ufn.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Cstm/Ag/Img Nav; Cstms Avbl 1230-2130Z++, Incl Hol; on Call H24.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Cstms/Ag/Img: Cbp Rqr the Following Forms for Arr Acft - Cbp Form 7507 (11/12) General Declaration, Cbp Form 6059B (04/14) Customs Declaration Lctd Cbp.Gov/Newsroom/Publications/Forms.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
During Winter Weather Events Aircrew May Receive Airfield Status Information At Rt3Grip.Com/Andrews/Login.Php After Retrieving the Login Information from Am Operations At Dsn 858-9442 or C301-981-9442.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Eff Rwy 01L/19R (Btn Dsplcd Thr) Avbl for Tkof and Ldg is 9318 Ft. Do not Land Prior to Mkd Rwy Thr; Dsplcd Thr May not be Used for Tkof or Ldg Roll Out. Offl Terps End of Rwy for Obst Protection is Mkd Thr. Do not Use Opposite End Dsplcd Thr for Tkof Computations or Tkof Roll. Rwy 01L/19R Len of 11318 Ft is for Presidential Airlift Gp (Pag), 459 Arw Acft, 1 Accs & Other 89 Og/Cc Apv Acft Ops. Og/Cc Apvl Rqrd for Use of the Dsplcd Thrs for Tkof or Ldgs.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Fluid: Sp Presair De-Ice Lpox Hpox Lox.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Fuel Navy: J8-Avbl O/R Exp Min 1 Hr Delay.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Fuel: Exp 30 Min Delay. Aircrew of Transient Aircraft Requiring Power on Refueling Must Assist in Refueling. J8.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ils: Awl Mls Unuse: Cw Byd 220 Deg; Inside 2.5 DME Cw Byd 210 Deg Blw 2.5 Deg. Disregard Guidance Signal Found Cw Byd 230 Deg and Ccw Byd 150 Deg. Awl Mls Elev Unuse Cw Byd 210 Deg Abv 12 Deg; Ccw Board 170 Deg Abv 12 Deg.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Jasu: (A/M32A-86) 9(Am32-95).
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc-Navy: East/Navy Side Tran Svc not Avbl 24/7. Exc for Dv Flt Navy Hq Bldg Open 1230-2130Z++ Mon-Fri. for After Hr Arrivals CTC Nafw At C240-381-2739/C240-857-4880.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: All Tran Aft Will Hold on Twy W for Flw Me Veh Prior to Entering Prk Ramp. First 4300 Ft and Last 325 Ft Rwy 01R Concrete. Ftr/Trng Acft Bring Eng Covers. Acft with Vip Exp Transfer to AF Copter Must CTC Mussel Operations (141.7 292.2) 15 Min Out If Arr Will be Different Than Sked.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: for Flt Planning, Use Dca Preferred Ifr Routes Lctd At Fly.FAA.Gov/Rmt/N.Fdc-Preferred-Routes-Database.Jsp.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: Rwy 01L/19R Grooved.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: Winds are Est Due to Fmq-13 Wind Sensors Being Accurate to Within Only +/- 4 Kt. Atc/Wx Will not Incl/Relay Wind Corr Into Fcst/Phraseology. Therefore, Aircrews Will Incorporate A +/- 4 Kt Accuracy Into Their Decision Making Process for Flying Opr.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
No Practice Approach between 0300-1100Z++, All Arr Acft Expect Full Stop Ldg. Quiet Hr Normally 0300-1100Z++.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement Navy Ramp: Turboprop Taxi Lo Idle and Secure Outboard Eng Prior to Ramp Entry, Exm Dur Ice Cond.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement: Strict Compliance with Pro Rqr. Airfield Mgmt Operations Dsn 858-3411, C301-981-3411.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Oil: Soap.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Remarks-Caution: Obst (Acft Tails) Encroach Upon 7:1 Trns Sfc; Westside, between Prk Rows 1-12, Tail Hgts May Encroach by 16 Ft 7In. East Ramp, Tail Hgts May Encroach by 51 Ft 6In.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Remarks-Rstd: Rwy 01L/19R Length Including Dsplcd Thr Areas is 10918 Ft X 200 Ft. Opr Use of Rwy 01L/19R Dsplcd Thr Areas for Tkof And/Or Ldg Rollout Specifically Authority for Presidential Airlift Group (Pag), 459 Arw Acft, 1 Accs and Other 89 Og/Cc Apvd Acft. Northernmost 400 Ft of Ovrn Dsplcd Thr Areas Can Accommodate Only Idle Thrust Jet Blast. Only Southernmost 600 Ft of Rwy 19R Dsplcd Thr Areas (North End of Rwy 01L/19R) is Usbl for Tkof (I.E. Point At Which Tkof Power Can be Applied) Due to Proximity of Loc Ant Array Install 1200 Ft Fm Rwy 19R Ldg Thr.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Remarks-Rstd: Rwy 01L/19R Len of 11318 Ft is for Presidential Airlift Gp (Pag), 459 Arw Acft & 1 Accs Acft & Other 89 Og/Cc Apvd Acft Ops. Apvl for Use of the Dsplcd Thrs for Tkof or Ldgs Rqr 89 Og/Cc Apvl.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd Navy: Aircrews Destn to Navy Ramp File "Navy Ramp" in Remarks Section of Flt Plan.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Asde in Use. Opr Transponders with Alt Reporting Mode and Ads-B (If Equipped) Enable in Ctl Movement Area.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: CTC 89 Oss Am Operations for Waiver Dsn 858-3411.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Kadw Rstd to Offl Bus Only (Obo).
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Official Business Only. Pprs for All Aircraft. Dvs, Sam, Evac are Exempt from Restrictions However Require Prior Permission Required for Tracking and Ramp Avbl. Dsn 858-3411. All Tran Acft Must Obtain Prior Permission Required NR for Tracking and Ramp Avbl Via E-Mail: 89Oss.Osa@Us.Af.Mil or Dsn 858-3411/9442 or C301-981-3411/9442 No Less Than 48 Hr Prior to Arr.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: All Inbd Acft CTC Andrews Comd Post (316 Wg Comd Post) 1 Hr Out with Dv Codes, Load Msg, Blocktime, Etd and Rqr. Amc Acft Opr Rstd Dur Bird Watch Cond Moderate (Tkof or Ldg Perms Only When Dep/Arr Rte Avoid Ident Bird Act, No Lcl Ifr/VFR Tfc Pat Act) and Severe (Tkof or Ldg Proh Wo Og/Cc), CTC Baseops for Current Bird Watch Cond.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: All Jet Acft are Advs to Taxi S of Twy Sierra Cntrln Due to Pavement Degradation.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Am Operations Does not Have Comsec Stor Fac; Tran Crews Should Plan to Arr with Appropriate Amt of Comsec to Cmplt Msn; Comsec Can be Stored At Comd Post; Dsn 858-5058,C301-981-5058.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Compass Rose Clsd Exc to Towed Acft. Pad 12 Clsd. Twy E-4 Ltd to C130 and C20/G5 and Smaller Acft.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Current Bird Watch Cond. E-4 Acft Rqr Airfield Manager Apvl to Use Rwy 01R/19L Due to Weak Feature At Approach End Rwy 01R. All Twys are 75 Ft Wide Exc Twy E1 & Twy E2. Twy E between Twys E1 & E4 are Only 50 Ft Wide. Twy E, N of E3 Clsd to Acft with Wg Span Greater Than 165' (C5 , B747, C17, Kc10, Etc).
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: for Ron Svc Call 316 Wg Comd Post Dsn 858-5058 or C301-981-5058.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: No General Aviation Acft, No Aero Club Support. No Arr/Dep of Tran Ftr Acft with Live Forward Firing Munitions.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Rwy 01L-19R Displ Thld Tkoff or Ldg Use Rstd to Presidential Airlift Gp(Pag) 459 Arw Acft 1Accs Acft or with 89 Og/Cc Apvr.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Rwy 01L/19R South End Underrun/Orverrun Unusbl Due to Pavement Degradation.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Rwy 01R-19L B-747/An-124 Opr Proh, Exc 89Aw Acft, Due Foreign Object Damage Potential; Waiver Authority is 316 Og/Cc. Prior Permission Required Exc Amc, Sam, Dod Courier Svc, & Evac Msn Dsn 858-3411. All Acft Filing to Adw Must Call for Ramp Freeze Info, Ramp Freezes Close Airfield Up to 30 Min, Delays are Possible.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rwy 01L/19R Mandatory Rwy Hold Signs At End Intersections of Txwys N, S, and W Contain Incorrect Legend. Rwy 01L/19R and Rwy 01R/19L Hold Signs At Instrument Critical Areas on Txwys W, N, S, and E Contain Incorrect Legend.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Service-A-Gear: Rwy 01R-19L North and South Mb60 A-G Unsvc.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Service-Fuel: Avail Fuel Code A++.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Svc-Lgt: Rwy 01L/19R PAPI and Ils Rpi not Coincidental. Rwy 01L Approach End PAPI Lctd on Rgt Side of Rwy. Rwy 01L/19R PAPI Set for Hgt Group 4. Rwy 01R/19L PAPI and Ils Rpi not Coincidental. Rwy 01R/19L PAPI Set for Hgt Group 3.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tfc Pat: Acft Req VFR Multi Pat Must Use Twr Vhf Freq.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tfc Pat: Because of Extremely Hvy Air Tfc to the W, All Acft on Overhead Pat Will Enter Fm the 'E', Regardless of Ldg Rwy. Overhead Pat 2000 Ft, Rectangular Pat 1500 Ft, Lgt Acft 1000 Ft, Copter 800 Ft.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tran Alert: Exp Delays At Ngt, Wkend and Hol.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
West Ramp Rows 2, 3, and 4 Closed When Dv Movement Aircraft Present on Row 5.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement
Instrument Procedures
Data Cycle:
Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 38.81083, -76.86705
- 38° 48′ 39.0″ N, 76° 52′ 1.4″ W
- 38° 48.650′ N, 76° 52.023′ W
ARTCC:
Washington (ZDC)
App/Depart Control Facility:
PCT
Chart:
NACO: Washington Sectional
FSS:
Leesburg (DCA)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Yes
Mag Var:
10W (1995)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
No
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
No lighting reported.
Pattern Altitude:
Overhead Pat 2000(1720), Rectangular Pat 1500(1220), Lgt Acft & Helicopter 1000(720).
FAA
Special Operations:
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFRC OPS | 143.8 | Andrews | |
| Approach | 128.0 | Potomac | |
| Clearance Delivery | 127.55 | Andrews | |
| COMD POST | 141.55 | Andrews | |
| D-ATIS | 133.675 | Andrews | |
| Departure | 125.65 | EAST | Potomac |
| Departure | 118.95 | WEST | Potomac |
| Emergency | 121.5 | Andrews | |
| FRDMM STAR | 118.675 | Potomac | |
| GCA | 125.35 | Andrews | |
| Ground Control | 121.8 | Andrews | |
| JEFSN DP | 118.95 | Potomac | |
| LINCN DP | 118.95 | Potomac | |
| NUMMY STAR | 118.675 | Potomac | |
| SPISY STAR | 133.75 | Potomac | |
| TIKEE STAR | 120.45 | Potomac | |
| Tower | 118.4 | Andrews | |
| TRUPS STAR | 118.675 | Potomac | |
| VUDOO STAR | 126.4 | Potomac |
Navaids
Services
Fuel:
None
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
None
Bulk Oxygen:
Low
AM
Customs:
None
Transportation:
None Reported
AM
Activities:
None Reported
Camping On Field:
None Reported
Aircraft & Activity
Webcams
METARs
TAFs
Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
Chief Airfield Management
Washington, DC 20331
(301) 981-9442 (Office)
Owner
USAF
Washington, DC 20331
(301) 981-1110 (Office)
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