3W3 Kentmorr Airpark Airport

Before you fly into 3W3

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,000'

MSL · field 10' + 990 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 28

H/W +2 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF 3W3

3W3 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KESN (EASTON/NEWNAM FLD) · 15.2 NM away. Conditions at 3W3 may differ.

METAR · KESN

Observed 10:55Z

KESN 111055Z 21004KT 8SM CLR 24/24 A2983

Wind: 210° @ 4 kt
Visibility: 8 SM
Temp / Dew: 24°C / 24°C
Altimeter: 29.83 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,204 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

3W3 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KBWI (BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON INTL THURGOOD MARSHALL) · 21.2 NM away. Conditions at 3W3 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 11 12:00Z–12 18:00Z

TAF KBWI 111120Z 1112/1218 25006KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250 FM111400 28008G15KT P6SM FEW060 SCT250 FM112000 25009G16KT P6SM SCT060 BKN250 PROB30 1120/1202 6SM -TSRA BKN050CB FM120200 28003KT P6SM SCT060 BKN150 FM121300 24006KT P6SM FEW060

BASEVFR

11 12:00Z–11 14:00Z

Wind: 250° at 6 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 25,000 ft, Few clouds 10,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 5 NM SW
VFR sectional: WASHINGTON
Pattern altitude: 990 ft AGL · 1,000 ft MSL
ARTCC: ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility: DCA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: MR. PETE MEYER
Phone: 301-456-0566
Address: 410 KENTMORR RD, STEVENSVILLE MD 21666

Flight service · Hours

FSS DCA: LEESBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

210° · 4 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 28

260°M

Head/Tail

+2 kt

Crosswind

4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 28

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
10/28Favored	80° / 260°	2,400 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
10	—	—	—	—	—	—	44', trees, 190' from thr, 40' R of cntrln, slope 4
28	—	—	—	—	—	—	67', trees, 693' from thr, 36' R of cntrln, slope 10

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 3W3 KENTMORR AIRPARK in STEVENSVILLE, MARYLAND, showing runways 10/28 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

3W3 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

3W3 · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel: Not available
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Not published
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.90

W00·Freeway Aviation·19.4 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.85

KESN·Trident Aircraft·15.2 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.90atW00Freeway Aviation19.4 nm
Jet A$5.85atKESNTrident Aircraft15.2 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

NO NIGHT OPNS.
HELICOPTERS REQD TO USE STD TFC PAT.
RY 10/28 MAY BE SOFT & WET.
PREFERRED CALM OR CROSSWIND RWY 28; FOR NOISE ABATEMENT.
PREFERRED 90 DEGREE CROSSWIND RWY 28; FOR NOISE ABATEMENT.
UNLIMITED VEHICLE ACCESS TO ACFT MOVEMENT AREAS.
NUMEROUS BIRDS, DEER, OTHER WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
TAXI & PARK NORTH SIDE OF RY.
FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-429-5882.

Approach & departure obstructions

10RWY 10/28 DSPLCD THRS MKD W/ORANGE CONES.
10RWY 10 APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DSPLCD THLD AT CNTRLN.
28RWY 28 APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.

Other notes

IN OPN PRIOR TO 1959.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3W3

Answer card

ICAO: 3W3
Name: KENTMORR AIRPARK
Location: STEVENSVILLE, MARYLAND
Elevation: 10 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,000 ft MSL (990 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 10/28 · 2,400 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 10°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 210° at 4 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 28

Kentmorr Airpark is in Stevensville, Maryland on the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay. Field elevation is 10 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 10/28 is 2,400 ft of turf, so plan for soft or wet surface conditions when the field has seen rain. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is 990 ft AGL, which is 1,000 ft MSL. Published remarks also call out displaced thresholds on both ends, marked with orange cones. Runway 28 is the preferred crosswind runway for noise abatement. Runway 28 is also the preferred calm wind runway. Taxi and parking are on the north side of the runway.

First-time visitors should pay close attention to wildlife. Birds and deer are reported on and near the airport. Helicopters are required to use the standard traffic pattern. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so verify fuel and services with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you go. Night operations are not allowed. The field has unlimited vehicle access to aircraft movement areas, so keep a sharp lookout on the ground as well as in the pattern.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 3W3 Kentmorr Airpark?

Pattern altitude is 990 ft AGL, which is 1,000 ft MSL. Use that exact altitude when joining the pattern.

Does Kentmorr Airpark have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for 3W3. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.

Is 3W3 towered or untowered?

Kentmorr Airpark is untowered. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.

What runway does Kentmorr use for noise abatement?

Runway 28 is the preferred runway for a 90 degree crosswind and for calm wind operations. That is the published noise abatement preference.

Can you fly into Kentmorr Airpark at night?

No night operations are allowed at 3W3. Plan daylight only and verify the current Chart Supplement before you fly.

What is the longest runway at Kentmorr Airpark?

The longest runway is 10/28 at 2,400 ft. It is turf, so surface condition matters a lot after rain.

Which FBOs are on the field at 3W3?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the FBO directly by phone for current availability.

Are there any special hazards at Kentmorr Airpark?

Yes. Published remarks mention birds, deer and other wildlife on and near the airport. The field also has unlimited vehicle access to aircraft movement areas, so watch for ground traffic.

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