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 +6 · X/W 5 kt R

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 18:45Z

KESN 271845Z 31008KT 10SM BKN055 19/08 A3022

Wind: 310° @ 8 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 19°C / 8°C
Altimeter: 30.22 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 120 ft
Ceiling: 5,500 ft AGL
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 27 18:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KBWI 271720Z 2718/2824 09005KT P6SM FEW035 FEW250 FM280000 13004KT P6SM FEW045 FM281400 17004KT P6SM BKN060 FM281800 15008KT P6SM FEW030 BKN060 PROB30 2819/2822 6SM -SHRA BR BKN030

BASEVFR

27 18:00Z–28 00:00Z

Wind: 090° at 5 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 3,500 ft, Few clouds 25,000 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

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

310° · 8 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 28

260°M

Head/Tail

+6 kt

Crosswind

5 kt R

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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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

$5.40

KVKX·Potomac Airfield·29.7 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.29

KESN·Trident Aircraft·15.2 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.40atKVKXPotomac Airfield29.7 nm
Jet A$6.29atKESNTrident Aircraft15.2 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

Preferred 90 degree crosswind runway is 28 for noise abatement.Show FAA
Taxi and park on the north side of the runway.Show FAA
Unlimited vehicle access to aircraft movement areas.Show FAA
No night operations.Show FAA
Preferred calm or crosswind runway is 28 for noise abatement.Show FAA
Runway 10/28 may be soft and wet.Show FAA
Helicopters are required to use the standard traffic pattern.Show FAA
For clearance delivery contact Potomac Approach at 866-429-5882.Show FAA
Numerous birds, deer, and other wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

10Runway 10/28 displaced thresholds are marked with orange cones.Show FAA
28Runway 28 approach ratio is 20 to 1 to displaced threshold.Show FAA
10Runway 10 approach ratio is 20 to 1 to displaced threshold at centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

In operation prior to 1959.Show FAA

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: 310° at 8 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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