W42

VFR

FALLSTON

FALLSTON · MARYLAND

Elev
460'
Longest RWY
2,200'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:46Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into W42
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,460'
MSL · field 460' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 22
H/W +6 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF W42

W42 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMTN (MARTIN STATE) · 10.5 NM away. Conditions at W42 may differ.

METAR · KMTN

Observed 18:46Z

KMTN 271846Z 17008KT 10SM SCT060 20/08 A3025
Wind
170° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.25 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
761 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
1 NM S
VFR sectional
WASHINGTON
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
DCA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SHARON MILLS AND MICHAEL MILLS
Address
711 RECKORD RD, FALLSTON MD 21047

Flight service · Hours

FSS DCA
LEESBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
170° · 8 kt
RWY 22
198°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 22

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22 · 198° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,460 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/22Favored18° / 198°2,200 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0481', trees, 1200' from thr, 169' R of cntrln, slope 12
2279', trees, 1369' from thr, 216' R of cntrln, slope 14

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

Chart Supplement
W42 · CHART_SUPP
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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
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • Deer and wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Potomac Approach at 866-429-5882.Show FAA
  • The airport is closed from dusk to 0900 daily.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Nonstandard low intensity runway lights are available to based aircraft with prior notice. For nonstandard low intensity runway lights on runway 04/22, contact the airport manager at 410-877-9889.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLIf no one is present during daylight hours for 100LL fuel, call 410-877-9889.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22Runway 04/22 has nonstandard low intensity runway lights; there are two threshold lights on each side and 300-foot edge light spacing.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 22There is a 15-foot access road at the threshold and a 25-foot building 137 feet left of the approach numbers for runway 22.Show FAA
  • 04Runway 04 has a 10-foot road 45 feet from the threshold.Show FAA
  • 04The approach slope is 20 to 1 to 315 feet distant from the threshold at the centerline for runway 04.Show FAA
  • 22The approach slope is 20 to 1 to 220 feet distant from the threshold at the centerline for runway 22.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • 1If the attendant is not present during daylight hours, call 410-877-9889.Show FAA
  • OWNERFull owner name is Fallston Airport and Flying Service, Inc.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAlternate emergency phone is (410) 808-3289.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · W42

Answer card
ICAO
W42
Name
FALLSTON
Location
FALLSTON, MARYLAND
Elevation
460 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,460 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
04/22 · 2,200 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
170° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22

Fallston Airport sits in Fallston, Maryland. Field elevation is 460 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 04/22 is 2,200 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or the airport operator gives you a different instruction. The field has nonstandard low intensity runway lights on 04/22. Based aircraft can use them with prior notice. Call the airport manager at 410-877-9889 if you need them. Deer and wildlife are reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on departure and arrival. There are also published obstructions near both runway ends. Runway 04 has a road close to the threshold. Runway 22 has an access road at the threshold area plus a building left of the approach path.

Fallston Airport & Flying Service is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL. If the attendant is not present during daylight hours, call 410-877-9889. For clearance delivery, contact Potomac Approach at 866-429-5882. This is a small, uncontrolled field with a short runway, so plan your performance carefully and verify current conditions before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at W42 Fallston Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or the airport operator gives different guidance.
Does W42 have a tower or CTAF?
W42 is not towered. CTAF is 122.9.
What runway does Fallston Airport have?
Fallston Airport has one runway. Runway 04/22 is 2,200 ft long and asphalt.
Is there an ILS at W42?
No ILS approaches are published for W42. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you fly in.
Which FBO is on the field at Fallston Airport?
Fallston Airport & Flying Service is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL.
Are there runway lights at W42?
Runway 04/22 has nonstandard low intensity runway lights. Based aircraft can use them with prior notice. Call the airport manager at 410-877-9889 if you need them.
Are there obstructions or wildlife concerns at Fallston Airport?
Yes. Deer and wildlife are reported on and near the airport. Published remarks also note a road near the threshold on runway 04. Runway 22 has an access road plus a building near the approach path.
How do I get clearance delivery for W42?
For clearance delivery, contact Potomac Approach at 866-429-5882. If the attendant is not present during daylight hours, call 410-877-9889.

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