W35

VFR

POTOMAC AIRPARK

BERKELEY SPRINGS · WEST VIRGINIA

Elev
412.5'
Longest RWY
4,979'11/29
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:53Z
Satellite top-down sketch of W35 POTOMAC AIRPARK showing runway layout — runways 11/29
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 29
H/W +3 · X/W 4 kt L

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 04:53Z

KMRB 120453Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 24/19 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP098 T02390189 403500222
Wind
230° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
24°C / 19°C
Altimeter
29.84 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,691 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
230° · 5 kt
RWY 29
270°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 29

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 29 · 270° · RIGHT 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of W35 POTOMAC AIRPARK in BERKELEY SPRINGS, WEST VIRGINIA, showing runways 11/29 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

  • NO ACFT OVER 18500 LBS GWT.
  • ARPT CLSD NIGHTS.
  • UNMANNED ACFT 1000/BLW 1 NMR OF ARPT.
  • RC MODEL ACFT OPER ON ARPT.
  • AIRPORT ENTRANCE GATE LOCKED. NO PUBLIC ACCESS TO AIRPORT.
  • BIRDS & WILDLIFE INVOF ARPT.
  • RWY 11 APCH END, 10 FT DROP OFF, 30 FT FROM PAVEMENT END. RWY 29 15 FT DROP OFF, 30 FT FM RWY END.
  • FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-709-4993.
  • DRAG RACING ON RWY. EXTSV RUBBER BUILD UP ON RWY 29 PAVEMENT END.
  • RWY 29 END, POSSIBILITY OF 12 FT GRANDSTAND ON EACH SIDE OF RWY, 13 FT. FM RWY EDGE.
  • 8 FT CROPS, 50-80 FT R/L RWY CL.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 1160 FT TREES; UP TO 200 FT DSTC, 110 FT LEFT.
  • 2940 FT TREES; AT THLD, 10 FT RIGHT.
  • 11NO MKGS.

Other notes

  • PRIOR TO 1959.
  • 11/29PAVEMENT SPALLING, CRACKS, UNEVEN SURFACE. LOOSE AGGREGATE AND STONES. VEGETATION GROWING THROUGH PAVEMENT.

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
230° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 29

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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