KFDK

VFR

FREDERICK MUNI

FREDERICK · MARYLAND

Elev
308.9'
Longest RWY
5,819'05/23
Tower
07:00–21:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR17:47Z
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Before you fly into KFDK
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
07:00–21:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
908.9'
MSL · field 308.9' + 600 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 12
H/W +3 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KFDK

Current METAR

Observed 17:47Z

KFDK 271747Z 08004KT 10SM FEW050 19/06 A3025
Wind
080° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.25 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
454 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
0 NM E
VFR sectional
WASHINGTON
Pattern altitude
600 ft AGL · 909 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
FDK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ANDREW MOORE
Address
111 AIRPORT DRIVE EAST, FREDERICK MD 21701

Flight service · Hours

FSS DCA
LEESBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-2100++

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
080° · 4 kt
RWY 12
108°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 12

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 12 · 108° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 909 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/2332° / 212°5,819 ftASPH05 R
12/30Favored108° / 288°3,599 ftASPH12 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05PAPI 4-box left(3°)43', trees, 1383' from thr, 219' R of cntrln, slope 27
23PAPI 4-box left(3°)ODALS111', trees, 2894' from thr, 721' R of cntrln, slope 24
12PAPI 2-box left(3°)
30PAPI 2-box left(4°)

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.

© Esri

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 23
LS · CAT I
FDK
110.3
ILS OR LOC RWY 23
KFDK · 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
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,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

  • For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact Potomac Approach on frequency 126.9 or by phone at 866-709-4993.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 23 has activated omnidirectional approach lighting system. Runways 12, 23, and 30 have runway end identifier lights. Runway 23 has a precision approach path indicator. Runways 05/23 have high intensity runway lights. Runways 12/30 have medium intensity runway lights. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf-serve 100 low lead aviation gasoline is available 24 hours a day with a credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 23There is a 15-foot depression 400 feet long located 246 feet left of the centerline, parallel to the approach end of runway 23.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude is 600 feet above ground level for helicopters, 1100 feet above ground level for single-engine and light twin-engine aircraft, and 1600 feet above ground level for large twin-engine aircraft and jets.Show FAA
  • 1The fixed base operator is unattended on Christmas Day.Show FAA
  • MANAGERFor emergencies, call 301-600-1440.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KFDK

Answer card
ICAO
KFDK
Name
FREDERICK MUNI
Location
FREDERICK, MARYLAND
Elevation
308.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
908.9 ft MSL (600 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2100
Total runways
2
Longest runway
05/23 · 5,819 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
9
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
080° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 12

Frederick Muni is in Frederick, Maryland. The field elevation is 308.9 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 5,819 ft on 05/23. The airport is towered from 0700 to 2100. Outside those hours, use Potomac Approach for clearance delivery on 126.9 or by phone if needed. Runway 23 has the ILS. It also has approach lighting, runway end identifier lights and a PAPI. Runways 05/23 have high intensity lights. Runways 12/30 have medium intensity lights.

Pattern altitude is 600 ft AGL for helicopters. It is 1,100 ft AGL for single-engine and light twin aircraft. Large twin-engine aircraft and jets use 1,600 ft AGL. Signature Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours a day with a credit card. One runway note matters here. There is a 15-foot depression near the approach end of runway 23, left of centerline. The airport existed before 1959.

For a first-time arrival, pay attention to the tower hours and the pattern altitudes. If you are coming in after the tower closes, get your clearance and plan your frequency work ahead of time. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any current operational notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KFDK for fixed-wing aircraft?
Pattern altitude is 1,100 ft AGL for single-engine and light twin aircraft. Large twin-engine aircraft and jets use 1,600 ft AGL.
What is the pattern altitude at KFDK for helicopters?
Helicopters use 600 ft AGL. That is the published helicopter pattern altitude for this field.
What runway is the ILS at Frederick Muni on?
The published ILS serves runway 23. Runway 23 also has approach lighting, runway end identifier lights and a PAPI.
What are the tower hours at KFDK?
The tower is open from 0700 to 2100. Outside those hours, use Potomac Approach for clearance delivery on 126.9 or by phone if needed.
Which FBO is on the field at KFDK?
Signature Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours a day with a credit card.
What is the longest runway at Frederick Muni?
Runway 05/23 is the longest runway at 5,819 ft. It is asphalt and has high intensity runway lights.
Is there anything unusual near runway 23 at KFDK?
Yes. There is a 15-foot depression about 246 feet left of the centerline near the approach end of runway 23. Treat that area with care on arrival and departure.
What should I know before flying into KFDK after tower hours?
Plan for Potomac Approach on 126.9 for clearance delivery when the tower is closed. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any current operational notes before you go.

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