W00

VFR

FREEWAY

BOWIE · MARYLAND

Elev
168.1'
Longest RWY
2,420'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:55Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into W00
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,168.1'
MSL · field 168.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF W00

W00 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCGS (COLLEGE PARK) · 7.4 NM away. Conditions at W00 may differ.

METAR · KCGS

Observed 16:55Z

KCGS 271655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN049 17/07 A3026 RMK AO2 T01730072
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.26 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
27 ft
Ceiling
4,900 ft AGL
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 NW
VFR sectional
WASHINGTON
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
DCA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MATTHEW LINDQUIST
Address
3900 CHURCH RD, MITCHELLVILLE MD 20716

Flight service · Hours

FSS DCA
LEESBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 18
160°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 160° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,168 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36160° / 340°2,420 ftASPH36 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 2-box right(6°)67', trees, 848' from thr, 164' R of cntrln, slope 9
36PAPI 2-box left(5.5°)48', trees, 569' from thr, 90' R of cntrln, slope 7

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 18
W00 · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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, contact Potomac Approach at 866-599-3874.Show FAA
  • The traffic pattern altitude is 1000 feet mean sea level, which is 832 feet above ground level, for aircraft less than 4000 pounds maximum gross weight. The traffic pattern altitude is 1200 feet mean sea level, which is 1032 feet above ground level, for aircraft greater than 4000 pounds.Show FAA
  • There is an unlighted antenna 135 feet above ground level located 600 feet northwest of the airport.Show FAA
  • The taxiway runup area for runway 36 is closed.Show FAA
  • There is a 15-foot drop 80 feet from the approach end to runway 36.Show FAA
  • There is a 7-foot drop 50 feet from the approach end of runway 18.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The PAPI is activated for runways 18 and 36. Medium intensity runway lights are activated for runway 18/36 on the CTAF frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available when attended.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 36There are 18-foot trees 175 feet from the threshold of runway 36, 22 feet to the right.Show FAA
  • 18There is a 7-foot road obstruction 115 feet from the threshold of runway 18.Show FAA
  • 36The approach slope ratio is 15 to 1 to the displaced threshold at the runway centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • 1The airport is unattended on major holidays.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · W00

Answer card
ICAO
W00
Name
FREEWAY
Location
BOWIE, MARYLAND
Elevation
168.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,168.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 2,420 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Freeway Airport sits in Bowie, Maryland. Field elevation is 168.1 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 2,420 ft of asphalt, so plan your performance with that length in mind. There is no control tower. Clearance delivery goes through Potomac Approach at 866-599-3874. The published pattern altitude is 1,000 ft MSL, which is 832 ft AGL for aircraft under 4,000 lb. Aircraft over 4,000 lb use 1,200 ft MSL, which is 1,032 ft AGL.

No ILS approaches are published here. The field uses CTAF 123.075. UNICOM is also 123.075. Freeway Aviation is on the field and carries 100LL. 100LL fuel is available when attended. The runway lighting is pilot-controlled on CTAF for 18/36. PAPI is also available for both ends. One operational item to watch is the closed taxiway runup area for runway 36. There are also close-in obstructions. Runway 18 has a 7-foot road obstruction near the threshold. Runway 36 has trees near the threshold and a 15-to-1 approach slope to the displaced threshold. The airport is unattended on major holidays. For a first-time arrival, the main things are the short runway, the nearby obstructions. This is an uncontrolled field under Potomac airspace procedures.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at W00 Freeway Airport?
The published pattern altitude is 1,000 ft MSL for aircraft under 4,000 lb. That is 832 ft AGL. Aircraft over 4,000 lb use 1,200 ft MSL, which is 1,032 ft AGL.
Does W00 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for W00. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and the approach chart set before you go.
What is the longest runway at Freeway Airport?
W00 has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 2,420 ft long and asphalt. That is the runway you plan around here.
Is Freeway Airport towered?
No. W00 has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.075 for local traffic calls and UNICOM on the same frequency.
Which FBO is on the field at W00?
Freeway Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Call (301) 390-6424 for current service status before arrival.
How do I get clearance delivery at W00?
For clearance delivery, contact Potomac Approach at 866-599-3874. The published approach and departure frequencies are 128.0 and 335.5.
What runway lighting is available at Freeway Airport?
The PAPI is activated for runways 18 and 36. Medium intensity runway lights for 18/36 are activated on CTAF.
Are there any runway hazards or obstructions at W00?
Yes. Runway 18 has a 7-foot road obstruction 115 feet from the threshold. Runway 36 has 18-foot trees 175 feet from the threshold, 22 feet right of centerline. The taxiway runup area for runway 36 is closed.

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