2W6

VFR

ST MARY'S COUNTY RGNL

LEONARDTOWN · MARYLAND

Elev
141.6'
Longest RWY
5,350'11/29
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 2W6
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,141.6'
MSL · field 141.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 11
H/W +1 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF 2W6

Current METAR

Observed 22:35Z

K2W6 272235Z AUTO 18004KT 6SM HZ CLR 18/05 A3021 RMK AO2 T01840052 $
Wind
180° @ 4 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 5°C
Altimeter
30.21 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
176 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
4 NM NE
VFR sectional
WASHINGTON
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
DCA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ALLISON SWINT
Address
P.O. BOX 508, 44825 ST ANDREWS CHURCH ROAD, CALIFORNIA MD 20619

Flight service · Hours

FSS DCA
LEESBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 4 kt
RWY 11
092°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 11

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 11 · 092° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,142 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29Favored92° / 272°5,350 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
11PAPI 4-box left(3°)
29PAPI 4-box left(3°)

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 11
2W6 · IAP
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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
AFRT,AMB,AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

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

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

  • Military aircraft on instrument approach to Patuxent River NAS may overfly the airport at 1600 feet mean sea level and do not maintain the common traffic advisory frequency. When Patuxent runway 14 is in use, 2W6 aircraft cross the approach path at or below 1000 feet or above 3000 feet. Military helicopter operations are in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • All VFR flight operations conducted within restricted area R-4007 shall be at or below 1000 feet mean sea level. IFR and VFR approaches within R-4007 will be coordinated with Patuxent Approach on 121.0 or by phone at 301-342-3740.Show FAA
  • When restricted area R-4007 is in effect, aircraft operating VFR at the airport must remain within 1.5 nautical miles of the airport, at or below 1500 feet mean sea level, and above 700 feet above ground level.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Patuxent Approach at 301-342-3740. When Patuxent Approach is closed, contact Potomac Approach at 866-640-4124.Show FAA
  • Runway 29 has a 15 foot depression with a downslope 300 feet from the threshold 150 feet right of centerline 125 degrees left.Show FAA
  • Glider, unmanned aircraft system, and ultralight activity occur on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of runway 11/29 from sunset to sunrise.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate runway end identifier lights on runways 11 and 29 and medium intensity runway lights on runways 11/29 via the common traffic advisory frequency. Precision approach path indicators on runways 11 and 29 operate continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf-serve 100 low lead fuel is available with credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 11There are 30 foot trees at the threshold of runway 11, 160 feet left.Show FAA
  • 29Runway 29 markings are faded.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERAirport physical address is 44200 Airport Road, California, Maryland 20619.Show FAA
  • OWNERExtension 1321.Show FAA
  • MANAGERExtension 3511.Show FAA
  • 11/29Runway 11/29 surface has unfilled cracks, vegetative growth, oxidation, and ravelling.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 2W6

Answer card
ICAO
2W6
Name
ST MARY'S COUNTY RGNL
Location
LEONARDTOWN, MARYLAND
Elevation
141.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,141.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
11/29 · 5,350 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
6
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 11

ST MARY'S COUNTY RGNL is in Leonardtown, Maryland. The field elevation is 141.6 ft MSL. It has one runway, 11/29, which is 5,350 ft long. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless local procedures say otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. The airport sits near Patuxent River traffic, so expect military activity in the area. Published remarks note military aircraft may overfly the field on instrument approaches to Patuxent River NAS at 1,600 ft MSL. When Patuxent runway 14 is in use, traffic at 2W6 crosses the approach path at or below 1,000 ft MSL or above 3,000 ft MSL. Restricted area R-4007 also affects operations. VFR flight in the area may be limited to 1.5 NM of the airport, at or below 1,500 ft MSL and above 700 ft AGL when that restricted area is active. Runway 29 markings are faded. Runway 29 also has a 15 ft depression and a downslope near the threshold.

RCS Services is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Self-serve 100LL is available with credit card. Runway lights and REIL on 11 and 29 are activated through CTAF. PAPI on both ends operates continuously. First-time pilots should brief the Patuxent frequencies before arrival. Stay alert for military helicopters in the vicinity.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 2W6?
Pattern altitude is not published for 2W6. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise.
Is 2W6 towered?
No. ST MARY'S COUNTY RGNL has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.0 for self-announce traffic calls.
What runway is longest at 2W6?
Runway 11/29 is the only runway. It is 5,350 ft long and asphalt.
Does 2W6 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published at 2W6. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at 2W6?
RCS Services is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (301) 373-2101 for current service details.
Is there self-serve 100LL at 2W6?
Yes. Published remarks say self-serve 100LL is available with credit card.
What should I know about Patuxent traffic near 2W6?
Military aircraft on instrument approach to Patuxent River NAS may overfly the airport at 1,600 ft MSL. Military helicopter operations are also in the vicinity. Keep a sharp scan. Make clear CTAF calls.
Are there any special VFR limits near 2W6 when R-4007 is active?
Yes. When restricted area R-4007 is in effect, VFR aircraft at the airport must remain within 1.5 NM of the airport, at or below 1,500 ft MSL and above 700 ft AGL.

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