KSBY

VFR

SALISBURY-OCEAN CITY WICOMICO RGNL

SALISBURY · MARYLAND

Elev
52.5'
Longest RWY
6,400'14/32
Tower
06:00–22:30
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR23:54Z
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Before you fly into KSBY
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–22:30 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,052.5'
MSL · field 52.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 05
H/W +3 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF KSBY

Current METAR

Observed 23:54Z

KSBY 272354Z 08004KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP242 T01220022 10200 20122 52007
Wind
080° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 2°C
Altimeter
30.24 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-692 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
4 NM SE
VFR sectional
WASHINGTON
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
SBY (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ANTHONY RUDY
Address
5485 AIRPORT TERMINAL RD, UNIT A, SALISBURY MD 21804

Flight service · Hours

FSS DCA
LEESBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0430-0030

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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080° · 4 kt
RWY 05
025°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 05

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 025° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,053 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32115° / 295°6,400 ftASPH-CONCStandard L
05/23Favored25° / 205°5,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
146,400'6,400'6,400'6,400'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
326,400'6,400'6,400'6,400'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
055,000'5,000'5,000'5,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)95', tree, 2920' from thr, 190' R of cntrln, slope 28
235,000'5,000'5,000'5,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)95', tree, 2800' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 27

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

ILS · 1

RWY 32
LS · CAT I
SBY
108.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 32
KSBY · 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)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
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
No

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 contact Patuxent Approach at 301-342-3740. When Patuxent Approach is closed contact Potomac Approach at 866-640-4124.Show FAA
  • Taxiway E is closed to aircraft with wingspan more than 79 feet.Show FAA
  • Taxiway G south 950 feet is closed to aircraft with wingspan more than 49 feet.Show FAA
  • FBO hours are 0700 to 1900 local. For services after hours call 410-749-0323.Show FAA
  • Runway 5 has nonstandard reflective landing zone marker panels adjacent to the runway.Show FAA
  • Runway 23 has nonstandard reflective landing zone marker panels adjacent to the runway.Show FAA
  • Runway 32 has nonstandard reflective landing zone marker panels adjacent to the runway.Show FAA
  • Military training activity, deer and birds on and in vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed activate MALSR on runway 32; REIL on runways 05, 14, and 23; MIRL on runway 05/23; HIRL on runway 14/32; taxiway lights are on CTAF. PAPI on runways 5, 14, 23, and 32 operate continuously.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 05/23Pavement classification number value is 130/F/C/X/T for runway 05/23.Show FAA
  • 14/32Pavement classification number value is 400/F/D/X/T for runway 14/32.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Twenty-four hour prior permission required for unscheduled aircraft operations. Contact the airport manager.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSBY

Answer card
ICAO
KSBY
Name
SALISBURY-OCEAN CITY WICOMICO RGNL
Location
SALISBURY, MARYLAND
Elevation
52.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,052.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2230
Total runways
2
Longest runway
14/32 · 6,400 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
10
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
080° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 05

KSBY sits in Salisbury, Maryland. Field elevation is 52.5 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is runway 14/32 at 6,400 ft. Runway 05/23 is 5,000 ft. The field has a control tower. Tower hours are 0600-2230 local.

One ILS approach is published for runway 32. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Azure Flight Support is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call ahead at (410) 749-0323 for after-hours service. Published remarks also note that military training activity can be present. Deer and birds are reported on and near the airport. That matters here.

A few ramp and taxi details are worth planning for. Taxiway G south 950 ft is closed to aircraft with wingspan more than 49 ft. Taxiway E is closed to aircraft with wingspan more than 79 ft. For unscheduled operations, 24-hour prior permission is required. Contact the airport manager before arrival. When the tower is closed, runway 32 uses MALSR lighting. Runway 05, 14, 23 and 32 have PAPI that operate continuously. The airport is near the Maryland coast. Expect busy training traffic. Stay sharp on the pattern and taxi plan.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KSBY?
Field elevation is 52.5 ft MSL. That is low coastal terrain, so density altitude is usually not the main issue here.
What is the pattern altitude at KSBY?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What runway is the longest at Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Rgnl?
Runway 14/32 is the longest runway at 6,400 ft. Runway 05/23 is 5,000 ft.
Is there an ILS at KSBY?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 32. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach details before you go.
What are the tower hours at KSBY?
The control tower is open 0600-2230 local. Outside those hours, use the published lighting procedures and CTAF.
Which FBO is on the field at KSBY?
Azure Flight Support is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (410) 749-0323 for current service status.
Is prior permission required for unscheduled operations at KSBY?
Yes. The published remarks say 24-hour prior permission is required for unscheduled aircraft operations. Contact the airport manager before arrival.
What lighting should I expect if I arrive after tower close at KSBY?
When the tower is closed, runway 32 uses MALSR. Runway 05, 14, 23 and 32 have PAPI that operate continuously. Taxiway lights are on CTAF.

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KSBY Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico RGNL