KFME

VFR

FORT MEADE EXEC

FORT MEADE (ODENTON) · MARYLAND

Elev
149.5'
Longest RWY
3,000'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KFME
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
999.5'
MSL · field 149.5' + 850 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 10
H/W +6 · X/W 0 kt L

METAR & TAF KFME

Current METAR

Observed 18:35Z

KFME 271835Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 20/04 A3024 RMK AO1
Wind
090° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.24 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
389 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
1 NM SW
VFR sectional
WASHINGTON
Pattern altitude
850 ft AGL · 1,000 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
FME (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MICHAEL A WASSEL
Address
7515 GENERAL AVIATION DRIVE, SUITE 1, FT. MEADE MD 20755

Flight service · Hours

FSS DCA
LEESBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0830-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
090° · 6 kt
RWY 10
084°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 10

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 10 · 084° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,000 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/28Favored84° / 264°3,000 ftASPH10 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
10PAPI 2-box left(4°)60', trees, 1224' from thr, 150' R of cntrln, slope 17
28PAPI 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.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 10
KFME · 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+
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

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

  • Be alert for numerous Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport traffic arrivals and departures in the area. Fly the traffic pattern south of the field to avoid Baltimore/Washington International Class B airspace. Remain clear of Baltimore/Washington International Class B airspace until clearance is obtained.Show FAA
  • Runway 28 noise abatement procedure: obstacles cleared, fly upwind track of 265 degrees until clearing townhomes.Show FAA
  • Deer are present on runways and taxiways.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Potomac Approach at 866-429-5882.Show FAA
  • Paved areas adjacent to all taxiways and runways 10 and 28 are indefinitely closed.Show FAA
  • Runways 10 and 28 have runway end identifier lights. Medium intensity runway lights on runway 10/28 operate on photocell during daylight hours.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 10 and 28. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 10 and 28. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runway 10/28 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLTwenty-four hour self-service 100LL fuel is available with credit card.Show FAA
  • A+Twenty-four hour self-service Jet A+ fuel is available with credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 10The precision approach path indicator is unusable beyond 8 degrees left and right of course on runway 10.Show FAA
  • 28The precision approach path indicator is unusable beyond 5 degrees left of course due to trees and 8 degrees right of course on runway 28.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KFME

Answer card
ICAO
KFME
Name
FORT MEADE EXEC
Location
FORT MEADE (ODENTON), MARYLAND
Elevation
149.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
999.5 ft MSL (850 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10/28 · 3,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
090° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 10

Fort Meade Exec sits in Fort Meade near Odenton, Maryland. Field elevation is 149.5 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 10/28 is 3,000 ft long with asphalt pavement. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is 850 ft AGL, which is 999.5 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. For clearance delivery, Potomac Approach is listed in the remarks. The field is close to busy Baltimore and Washington traffic flows. Keep an eye out for arrivals and departures from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Fly the pattern south of the field to stay clear of Baltimore/Washington Class B airspace until you have clearance.

Tipton Airport Authority is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A+ fuel. Twenty-four hour self-serve fuel is available with credit card. Runway 10/28 has runway end identifier lights. Medium intensity runway lights are controlled by CTAF. The PAPI is installed on both ends. On runway 28, the published notes say the PAPI is unusable beyond 5 degrees left of course due to trees and 8 degrees right of course. Deer are also reported on the runways and taxiways, so a careful taxi and takeoff scan matters here.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KFME?
Pattern altitude is 850 ft AGL. That works out to 999.5 ft MSL at this field.
Does KFME have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published at KFME. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at KFME?
Tipton Airport Authority is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A+ fuel.
Is there 24-hour self-serve fuel at KFME?
Yes. The remarks say 24-hour self-service 100LL and Jet A+ are available with credit card.
What is the longest runway at KFME?
KFME has one runway. Runway 10/28 is 3,000 ft long and asphalt.
Is KFME near Baltimore/Washington Class B airspace?
Yes. The remarks call out nearby BWI traffic and say to stay south of the field to avoid Baltimore/Washington Class B airspace until cleared. Verify current airspace on the chart before departure.
What should I know about runway 28 at KFME?
Runway 28 has a published noise abatement note. Fly the upwind track of 265 degrees until clearing the townhomes. The PAPI on 28 is also limited by trees and course deviation.
What are the tower and CTAF frequencies at KFME?
KFME has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.05. Potomac Approach is listed on 119.7 and 290.475.

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