W29

VFR

BAY BRIDGE

STEVENSVILLE · MARYLAND

Elev
14.5'
Longest RWY
2,714'11/29
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into W29
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,214.5'
MSL · field 14.5' + 1,200 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 29
H/W +5 · X/W 0 kt L

METAR & TAF W29

Current METAR

Observed 18:35Z

KW29 271835Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR A3024 RMK AO2
Wind
280° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
Altimeter
30.24 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
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 W
VFR sectional
WASHINGTON
Pattern altitude
1,200 ft AGL · 1,215 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
W29 (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LINDA K. STEINER
Address
202 AIRPORT RD, STEVENSVILLE MD 21666

Flight service · Hours

FSS DCA
LEESBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-SAT · 0730-1630
  • SUN · UNATTND
  • FED HOLS · UNATTND

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
280° · 5 kt
RWY 29
272°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 29

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 29 · 272° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,215 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29Favored92° / 272°2,714 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
11PAPI 2-box left(3°)
29PAPI 2-box left(3°)

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 11
W29 · 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
INSTR,RNTL,SALES

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
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

  • Touch-and-go operations are not authorized.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Potomac Approach at 866-429-5882.Show FAA
  • Rotorcraft use the right traffic pattern for runway 29. At all other times, use the left traffic pattern.Show FAA
  • Wildlife is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Alert helicopter 8 nautical miles east of the airport.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures are in effect as per airport manager. There is a noise sensitive residential area south of the airport. Enter downwind for runway 29 over water with the tower south of the field.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • From dusk to dawn, activate the runway end identifier lights on runways 11 and 29 and the medium intensity runway lights on runways 11/29 via CTAF. The PAPI on runways 11 and 29 operates continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf-serve 100LL fuel is available 24 hours with a credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 11The PAPI is unusable beyond 5 degrees left of the centerline on runway 11.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Parking fee is charged.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · W29

Answer card
ICAO
W29
Name
BAY BRIDGE
Location
STEVENSVILLE, MARYLAND
Elevation
14.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,214.5 ft MSL (1,200 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
11/29 · 2,714 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
280° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 29

Bay Bridge Airport sits in Stevensville, Maryland. Field elevation is 14.5 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 11/29 is asphalt and measures 2,714 ft. There is no control tower. Potomac Approach handles clearance delivery and approach or departure services. No ILS approaches are published.

The pattern altitude is 1,200 ft AGL, which is 1,214.5 ft MSL. That matters here because the field is low and the pattern sits close to sea level. The on-field FBO is Bay Bridge Airport. It carries 100LL. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours with a credit card.

Several published remarks matter for a first visit. Touch-and-go operations are not authorized. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. There is a noise-sensitive residential area south of the airport. For runway 29, enter downwind over water with the tower south of the field. Wildlife is reported on and near the airport. A helicopter is also reported 8 NM east of the field. From dusk to dawn, runway end identifier lights and medium intensity runway lights are activated via CTAF. The PAPI on both runway ends operates continuously. The airport also charges a parking fee. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go for the latest published details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at W29 Bay Bridge Airport?
Pattern altitude is 1,200 ft AGL. That is 1,214.5 ft MSL.
Does Bay Bridge Airport have a tower?
No. W29 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.725 for local traffic calls.
Is there an ILS at W29?
No ILS approaches are published for Bay Bridge Airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data.
What runway is available at Bay Bridge Airport?
W29 has one runway. Runway 11/29 is asphalt and 2,714 ft long.
Which FBO is on the field at W29?
Bay Bridge Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours with a credit card.
Are touch-and-goes allowed at Bay Bridge Airport?
No. Touch-and-go operations are not authorized at W29.
What should I know about noise abatement at W29?
Noise abatement procedures are in effect. There is a noise-sensitive residential area south of the airport. For runway 29, enter downwind over water with the tower south of the field.
How do I get clearance delivery at Bay Bridge Airport?
Contact Potomac Approach at 866-429-5882 for clearance delivery. The published approach and departure frequencies are 119.0 and 282.275.

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