W35

VFR

POTOMAC AIRPARK

BERKELEY SPRINGS · WEST VIRGINIA

Elev
412.5'
Longest RWY
4,979'11/29
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into W35
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,412.5'
MSL · field 412.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 11
H/W +1 · X/W 8 kt R

METAR & TAF W35

W35 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMRB (EASTERN WV RGNL/SHEPHERD FLD) · 19.4 NM away. Conditions at W35 may differ.

METAR · KMRB

Observed 21:53Z

KMRB 272153Z 18008KT 10SM CLR 20/06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP215 T02000056
Wind
180° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.17 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
801 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 N
VFR sectional
WASHINGTON
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
EKN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RIVERSIDE AIRPARK, LLC
Address
12107 BOYD RD, CLEAR SPRING MD 21722-1605

Flight service · Hours

FSS EKN
ELKINS703-724-42881-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • IREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 8 kt
RWY 11
090°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
8 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 11

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 11 · 090° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,413 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29Favored90° / 270°4,979 ftASPH29 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1160', trees, 201' from thr, 110' R of cntrln, slope 0
2940', trees, 201' from thr, 110' R of cntrln, slope 0

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
W35 · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • The airport is closed at night.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Potomac Approach at 866-709-4993.Show FAA
  • The airport entrance gate is locked. There is no public access to the airport.Show FAA
  • There are 8-foot crops 50 to 80 feet right and left of the runway centerline.Show FAA
  • No aircraft over 18,500 pounds gross weight are permitted.Show FAA
  • Birds and wildlife are in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Radio controlled model aircraft operate on the airport.Show FAA
  • Unmanned aircraft operate 1,000 feet below and within 1 nautical mile radius of the airport.Show FAA
  • At runway 29 end, there is a possibility of a 12-foot grandstand on each side of the runway, 13 feet from the runway edge.Show FAA
  • Drag racing occurs on the runway. There is extensive rubber buildup on runway 29 pavement end.Show FAA
  • Runway 11 approach end has a 10-foot drop off 30 feet from the pavement end. Runway 29 has a 15-foot drop off 30 feet from the runway end.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 11There are 60-foot trees up to 200 feet distant, 110 feet left of runway 11 end.Show FAA
  • 29There are 40-foot trees at the threshold of runway 29, 10 feet right.Show FAA
  • 11Runway 11 has no markings.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • 11/29Pavement spalling, cracks, and uneven surface are present. Loose aggregate and stones are on the runway. Vegetation is growing through the pavement.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · W35

Answer card
ICAO
W35
Name
POTOMAC AIRPARK
Location
BERKELEY SPRINGS, WEST VIRGINIA
Elevation
412.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,412.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
11/29 · 4,979 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 11

Potomac Airpark (W35) sits near Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. Field elevation is 412.5 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 11/29 is 4,979 ft long with an asphalt surface. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published. The pattern altitude is not published, so verify the current traffic pattern in the FAA Chart Supplement before you go. The airport is closed at night.

This field has several items a first-time pilot should plan around. The runway surface is reported with spalling, cracks, uneven areas, loose aggregate, stones and vegetation growing through the pavement. There are 60-foot trees near the runway 11 end. There are also 40-foot trees near the runway 29 threshold. The runway ends have drop-offs close to the pavement. Birds, wildlife and radio controlled model aircraft are reported in the area. The airport entrance gate is locked. There is no public access to the airport. No aircraft over 18,500 pounds gross weight are permitted.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current service details before arrival. For clearance delivery, Potomac Approach is listed at 866-709-4993. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest remarks before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Potomac Airpark (W35)?
W35 has one runway. Runway 11/29 is 4,979 ft long and has an asphalt surface.
Does Potomac Airpark have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for W35. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before departure.
Is Potomac Airpark towered?
No. W35 does not have a control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 and verify current procedures before arrival.
What is the pattern altitude at W35?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying the pattern.
Is Potomac Airpark open at night?
No. The airport is closed at night according to the published remarks.
Are there any runway hazards at W35?
Yes. Published remarks mention pavement spalling, cracks, uneven surface, loose aggregate, stones, vegetation through the pavement, tree obstructions near both ends. They also mention drop-offs close to the runway ends.
Which FBOs are on the field at Potomac Airpark?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
What should a first-time pilot know before landing at W35?
Plan for a non-towered field with no published ILS, night closure and a runway surface that has reported damage and debris. The airport also has no public access, so verify access and any current operational limits before you go.

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