KCGS

VFR

COLLEGE PARK

COLLEGE PARK · MARYLAND

Elev
48.9'
Longest RWY
2,980'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KCGS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,048.9'
MSL · field 48.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 15
H/W +1 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF KCGS

Current METAR

Observed 18:35Z

KCGS 271835Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM BKN050 20/06 A3023 RMK AO2 T02010061
Wind
220° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.23 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
276 ft
Ceiling
5,000 ft AGL
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 SE
VFR sectional
WASHINGTON
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
CGS (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DREW MYERS
Address
1909 CORPORAL FRANK SCOTT DRIVE, COLLEGE PARK MD 20740

Flight service · Hours

FSS DCA
LEESBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-2200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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220° · 5 kt
RWY 15
127°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 15

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 15 · 127° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,049 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33Favored127° / 307°2,980 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
152,980'2,980'2,740'2,176'PAPI 2-box left(4°)32', trees, 322' from thr, 51' R of cntrln, slope 3
332,980'2,980'2,846'2,675'PAPI 2-box right(4°)64', trees, 1086' from thr, 172' R of cntrln, slope 13

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 15
KCGS · 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
100LLA1+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

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

  • Deer and other wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • No takeoffs are permitted between 2200 and 0700. Landing only during these hours.Show FAA
  • Aircraft 15 conducts heavy smoke and firefighting training operations intermittently in progress.Show FAA
  • Helicopter ramp fee applies; waived if under 3500 pounds or minimum fuel purchase.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Potomac Approach at 866-599-3874.Show FAA
  • Transient parking is free for the first 4 hours; a fee applies after that but is waived with a minimum fuel purchase; overnight fee applies.Show FAA
  • An aircraft handling fee applies if relocation to or from the fuel area is required by airport personnel.Show FAA
  • No student touch-and-go or solo operations are permitted.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact the airport manager at 301-864-5844.Show FAA
  • No aircraft over 12,500 pounds manufacturer gross weight are permitted. Helicopters only with 24-hour prior permission required. Call the airport manager at 301-864-5844.Show FAA
  • Compliance with 14 CFR Section 93.335 is required before pilots may operate to or from this airport.Show FAA
  • There is a building 0.1 nautical miles south of the airport that is 23 feet above ground level and lighted.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 15 and 33. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 15 and 33. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runway 15/33. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 33There is a 15-foot fence 87 feet right at the threshold and a 6-foot ditch 65 feet left at the threshold on runway 33.Show FAA
  • 15There is a 33-foot railroad 117 feet from the threshold with obstruction lights near runway 15.Show FAA
  • 15The approach slope at the centerline is 20 to 1 from the displaced threshold and centerline on runway 15.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • OWNERThe owner is the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCGS

Answer card
ICAO
KCGS
Name
COLLEGE PARK
Location
COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND
Elevation
48.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,048.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
15/33 · 2,980 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
6
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
220° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 15

College Park Airport sits in College Park, Maryland. Field elevation is 48.9 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 15/33, which is 2,980 ft long. It is a non-towered field. Use CTAF 122.975 for local traffic. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. The on-field FBO is College Park Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. Call (301) 864-5844 for current service details.

This field has a few operational points worth checking before you go. No takeoffs are permitted between 2200 and 0700. Landings are allowed during those hours. Deer and other wildlife are reported on and near the airport. Runway 15 has a displaced-threshold approach slope note. Runway 33 has a fence right of the threshold area plus a ditch left of the threshold. Runway 15/33 has medium intensity lights, runway end identifier lights and PAPI. Potomac Approach handles clearance delivery. Heavy smoke and firefighting training operations can be active nearby. Student touch-and-go and solo operations are not permitted.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KCGS College Park Airport?
KCGS has one runway, 15/33. It is 2,980 ft long and asphalt.
Does College Park Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for KCGS. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at KCGS?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts for KCGS. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KCGS towered?
No. College Park Airport is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.975 for local traffic.
What are the night operating restrictions at College Park Airport?
No takeoffs are permitted between 2200 and 0700. Landings are allowed during those hours. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other published restrictions before flying in.
Which FBO is on the field at KCGS?
College Park Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. Call (301) 864-5844 for current service details.
What should I watch for on approach to runway 33 at KCGS?
The published remarks note a 15-foot fence 87 feet right of the threshold area and a 6-foot ditch 65 feet left of the threshold on runway 33. That makes the threshold area worth a close look on short final.
Are there any special hazards at College Park Airport?
Yes. Deer and other wildlife are reported on and near the airport. The remarks also note intermittent heavy smoke and firefighting training operations nearby, so expect changing visual conditions.

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