KDMW

VFR

CARROLL COUNTY RGNL/JACK B POAGE FLD

WESTMINSTER · MARYLAND

Elev
789.2'
Longest RWY
5,100'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KDMW
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,789.2'
MSL · field 789.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 16
H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KDMW

Current METAR

Observed 21:15Z

KDMW 272115Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM SCT060 23/06 A3019 RMK AO2
Wind
170° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.19 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,604 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
3 NM N
VFR sectional
WASHINGTON
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
DMW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
M. DEAN LEISTER
Address
200 AIRPORT DRIVE, BOX 8, WESTMINSTER MD 21157

Flight service · Hours

FSS DCA
LEESBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-2000

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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170° · 3 kt
RWY 16
137°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 137° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,789 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored137° / 317°5,100 ftASPH34 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
16PAPI 4-box left(3°)72', trees, 2433' from thr, 517' R of cntrln, slope 31
34PAPI 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 16
KDMW · 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)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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

  • Ground communications outlet is available on frequency 121.725. If unavailable, for clearance delivery contact Potomac Approach at 866-429-5882.Show FAA
  • The airport is unattended on Christmas.Show FAA
  • Wildlife is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 16 and 34. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runway 16/34. Taxiway lights are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

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

Runway surface & condition

  • 16/34Distance markers are located every 1000 feet on the west side of the runway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 16The precision approach path indicator for runway 16 is unusable beyond 5 degrees right of centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude is 810 feet for fixed-wing aircraft and 1310 feet for turboprop and jet aircraft.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KDMW

Answer card
ICAO
KDMW
Name
CARROLL COUNTY RGNL/JACK B POAGE FLD
Location
WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND
Elevation
789.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,789.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 5,100 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
170° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 16

Carroll County Rgnl/Jack B Poage Fld sits in Westminster, Maryland. Field elevation is 789.2 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 16/34, at 5,100 ft. There is no control tower. Potomac Approach handles the area on 125.525 and 291.625 MHz. No ILS approaches are published here.

The published pattern altitude is 810 ft AGL for fixed-wing aircraft. That puts the fixed-wing pattern at 1,599.2 ft MSL. Turboprop and jet traffic uses 1,310 ft AGL. The field is on the higher side for the region. Plan for a little more density altitude than you would at a low coastal airport, especially on warm days.

PILATUS, formerly Skytech, is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Self-serve 100LL is available with credit card. Runway end identifier lights are installed on 16 and 34. Medium intensity runway lights are on the runway. Taxiway lights are controlled by CTAF. The airport also has wildlife in and around the field. One published note says the PAPI for runway 16 is unusable beyond 5 degrees right of centerline. First-time arrivals should brief that before final.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KDMW for fixed-wing aircraft?
The published fixed-wing pattern altitude is 810 ft AGL. With field elevation at 789.2 ft MSL, that is 1,599.2 ft MSL.
What is the pattern altitude for turboprops and jets at KDMW?
The published turboprop and jet pattern altitude is 1,310 ft AGL. That puts those patterns at 2,099.2 ft MSL.
Does KDMW have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KDMW. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Is KDMW towered or non-towered?
KDMW is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7 MHz.
Which runway is longest at KDMW?
Runway 16/34 is the only runway. It is 5,100 ft long with asphalt pavement.
What FBO is on the field at KDMW?
PILATUS, formerly Skytech, is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Self-serve 100LL is available with credit card.
What should I know about night operations at KDMW?
Runway end identifier lights are installed on 16 and 34. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on the runway. Taxiway lights are controlled by CTAF.
Are there any operational notes for first-time arrivals at KDMW?
Wildlife is present on and near the airport. The published note also says the PAPI for runway 16 is unusable beyond 5 degrees right of centerline.

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