KRJD

VFR

GOODEN AIRPARK

RIDGELY · MARYLAND

Elev
64'
Longest RWY
3,214'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:45Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KRJD
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,064'
MSL · field 64' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +7 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KRJD

KRJD does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KESN (EASTON/NEWNAM FLD) · 13.7 NM away. Conditions at KRJD may differ.

METAR · KESN

Observed 20:45Z

KESN 272045Z 28007KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A3021
Wind
280° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.21 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
200 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
2 NM NE
VFR sectional
WASHINGTON
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
DCA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOHN GOODEN
Address
3532 TURKEY POINT ROAD, VIOLA DE 19979

Flight service · Hours

FSS DCA
LEESBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • UNATTENDED

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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280° · 7 kt
RWY 30
277°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 30

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 277° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,064 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored97° / 277°3,214 ftASPH30 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1227', pline, 1170' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 35
3034', trees, 769' from thr, 191' R of cntrln, slope 16

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 12
KRJD · 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
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,PAJA

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • There is unlimited vehicle access to aircraft movement areas.Show FAA
  • Taxiway and apron pavements are failing with loose aggregate and alligator cracking.Show FAA
  • Birds, deer, and wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Turf areas adjacent to aircraft movement areas are soft when wet.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Dover Approach at 302-677-3940.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The airport beacon is activated on the CTAF frequency.Show FAA
  • Activate the runway end identifier lights for runway 12 and 30 and the low intensity runway lights for runway 12/30 on the CTAF frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 12Runway 12 markings are faded with crack seal through the markings.Show FAA
  • 30Runway 30 markings are faded with crack seal through the markings.Show FAA
  • 30The threshold bars and runway numbers on runway 30 are half size.Show FAA
  • 12The threshold bars and runway numbers on runway 12 are half size.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport is for visual flight rules use only.Show FAA
  • UNICOM is unmonitored.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KRJD

Answer card
ICAO
KRJD
Name
GOODEN AIRPARK
Location
RIDGELY, MARYLAND
Elevation
64 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,064 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 3,214 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
7
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
280° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Gooden Airpark sits near Ridgely, Maryland. Field elevation is 64 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 3,214 ft long with an asphalt surface. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. CTAF and UNICOM are 122.8. UNICOM is unmonitored. For clearance delivery, contact Dover Approach at 302-677-3940. The airport beacon is activated on the CTAF frequency. Runway end identifier lights and the low intensity runway lights for 12/30 are also activated on CTAF.

First-time pilots should pay attention to the pavement condition. The Chart Supplement notes failing taxiway and apron pavement with loose aggregate and alligator cracking. Turf beside the movement areas can be soft when wet. Wildlife is also a factor here. Birds, deer and other wildlife have been reported on and near the airport. Runway 12 and 30 markings are faded. The threshold bars and runway numbers on both ends are half size. There is unlimited vehicle access to aircraft movement areas. Keep a sharp lookout while taxiing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KRJD Gooden Airpark?
KRJD has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 3,214 ft long with an asphalt surface. That is the longest runway at the field.
Does KRJD have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KRJD. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at Gooden Airpark?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Gooden Airpark towered?
No. KRJD has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic and airport lighting activation.
What are the CTAF and UNICOM frequencies at KRJD?
CTAF is 122.8. UNICOM is also 122.8. The remarks say UNICOM is unmonitored. Do not expect a staffed radio service on the field.
How do I activate the runway lights at KRJD?
Use CTAF 122.8 to activate the runway end identifier lights and the low intensity runway lights for runway 12/30. The airport beacon is also activated on CTAF.
Are there any FBOs on the field at Gooden Airpark?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
What should I watch for when taxiing at KRJD?
Watch the pavement and the movement areas closely. The remarks note failing taxiway and apron pavement with loose aggregate and alligator cracking. Wildlife and soft turf near the movement areas are also reported.

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