38N

VFR

SMYRNA

SMYRNA · DELAWARE

Elev
18'
Longest RWY
2,600'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 38N
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,018'
MSL · field 18' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 28
H/W +2 · X/W 10 kt L

METAR & TAF 38N

38N does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KDOV (DOVER AFB) · 11.8 NM away. Conditions at 38N may differ.

METAR · KDOV

Observed 20:55Z

KDOV 272055Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP230 T01740043 55003
Wind
190° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.20 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-85 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
1 NM E
VFR sectional
WASHINGTON
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
MIV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JONES FAMILY
Address
305 WOODLAND BEACH RD, SMYRNA DE 19977

Flight service · Hours

FSS MIV
MILLVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • IREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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190° · 10 kt
RWY 28
256°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
10 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 28

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 28 · 256° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,018 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/28Favored76° / 256°2,600 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1055', trees, 1041' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 18
2862', trees, 1254' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20

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

Chart Supplement
38N · CHART_SUPP
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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
100LLMOGAS
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Washington ARTCC at 703-771-3587.Show FAA
  • Migratory water fowl are on and in the vicinity of the airport from October through February.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Low intensity runway lights on runway 10/28 are active from dusk to 2400 on the CTAF frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 10/28Low intensity runway lights are out of service indefinitely.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 10/28The runway surface is rolling.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 38N

Answer card
ICAO
38N
Name
SMYRNA
Location
SMYRNA, DELAWARE
Elevation
18 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,018 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10/28 · 2,600 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 28

Smyrna Airport is in Smyrna, Delaware. Field elevation is 18 ft MSL. It has one runway, 10/28, which is 2,600 ft of turf. The runway surface is rolling, so plan your rollout and braking with that in mind.

This is a non-towered field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. 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 airport sits in a low-elevation coastal area. Expect seasonal bird activity too. Migratory water fowl are reported on and near the airport from October through February.

Smyrna Airport has one on-field FBO. Smyrna Airport is on the field. Fuel grades are not reported in the facts, so confirm current fuel availability with the FBO directly by phone before you go. Low intensity runway lights are listed as out of service indefinitely. The remarks also say the lights on runway 10/28 are active from dusk to 2400 on CTAF, so verify the current status before a night arrival. For clearance delivery, contact Washington ARTCC at 703-771-3587.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Smyrna Airport (38N)?
38N has one runway. It is 10/28 and it is 2,600 ft long with a turf surface.
Does 38N have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for Smyrna Airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before planning IFR arrivals.
What is the pattern altitude at 38N?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement shows a different value.
Is Smyrna Airport towered?
No. 38N is a non-towered airport. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announced traffic.
Which FBO is on the field at 38N?
Smyrna Airport is the on-field FBO listed in the facts. Fuel grades are not reported, so call the FBO directly at (302) 653-8314 for current fuel availability.
Are the runway lights at Smyrna Airport working?
The published remarks say the low intensity runway lights are out of service indefinitely. The remarks also say runway 10/28 lights are active from dusk to 2400 on CTAF. Verify current status before a night flight.
What should I know before landing at 38N in the fall and winter?
Migratory water fowl are reported on and near the airport from October through February. Plan for bird activity on approach, in the pattern and on rollout.
Who do I contact for IFR clearance at Smyrna Airport?
For clearance delivery, contact Washington ARTCC at 703-771-3587. If you need current procedures, verify them with the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

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