0W3

VFR

HARFORD COUNTY

CHURCHVILLE · MARYLAND

Elev
411.6'
Longest RWY
3,354'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 0W3
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,411.6'
MSL · field 411.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 19
H/W +4 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF 0W3

Current METAR

Observed 18:35Z

K0W3 271835Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A3021 RMK AO2 T01930083
Wind
160° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.21 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
631 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM E
VFR sectional
WASHINGTON
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
DCA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KEVIN HESS
Address
3538 ALDINO RD, HANGAR 9, CHURCHVILLE MD 21028

Flight service · Hours

FSS DCA
LEESBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 1300Z++-DUSK

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
160° · 4 kt
RWY 19
167°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 19

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 19 · 167° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,412 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19Favored347° / 167°3,354 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
01PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)20', pline, 387' from thr, 20' R of cntrln, slope 9
19PAPI 2-box left(3.25°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 19
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
GLD,INSTR,PAJA,RNTL,TOW

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Birds and wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Caution, powered parachute and glider operations occur on the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Potomac Approach at 866-429-5882.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The beacon operates from dusk to 0100.Show FAA
  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 01 and 19. Precision approach path indicators are available on runways 01 and 19. Medium intensity runway lights are available on runway 01/19 and are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 0W3

Answer card
ICAO
0W3
Name
HARFORD COUNTY
Location
CHURCHVILLE, MARYLAND
Elevation
411.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,411.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
01/19 · 3,354 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 19

Harford County Airport sits in Churchville, Maryland. Field elevation is 411.6 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 01/19 is 3,354 ft of asphalt, so it is the main runway to plan around. There is no control tower. Potomac Approach handles clearance delivery and approach services. The published frequencies include CTAF and UNICOM on 122.8, plus Potomac on 125.525 and 291.625.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The beacon operates from dusk to 0100. Runway end identifier lights are available on 01 and 19. PAPI is also available on both ends. Medium intensity runway lights are on 01/19 and are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.

Harford Air Services is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Wildlife is a real factor here. Birds are published in the area. Powered parachute and glider operations also occur on the airport, so keep your scan wide in the pattern and on final. If you are new to the field, get current notes from the FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What runway does Harford County Airport use and how long is it?
The airport has one runway, 01/19. It is 3,354 ft long and surfaced in asphalt.
Is there a control tower at 0W3?
No tower is published for Harford County Airport. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announced traffic and coordinate with Potomac Approach for clearances when needed.
Does Harford County Airport have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 0W3. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file or launch.
What is the pattern altitude at Harford County Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts for this field. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at 0W3?
Harford Air Services is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A.
What are the tower or lighting hours at Harford County Airport?
There is no control tower. The beacon operates from dusk to 0100. Runway lights are medium intensity and are controlled on CTAF.
Is there anything special to watch for in the pattern at 0W3?
Yes. Birds and wildlife are published on and near the airport. Powered parachute and glider operations also occur here, so expect mixed traffic and keep a sharp lookout.
How do I get clearance delivery for Harford County Airport?
For clearance delivery, contact Potomac Approach at 866-429-5882. The published Potomac frequencies are 125.525 and 291.625.

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