W48 Essex Skypark | Baltimore, MD

Before you fly into W48

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,014'

MSL · field 14' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 16

H/W +6 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF W48

W48 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMTN (MARTIN STATE) · 3.9 NM away. Conditions at W48 may differ.

METAR · KMTN

Observed 17:45Z

KMTN 271745Z 17006KT 10SM CLR 19/10 A3026

Wind: 170° @ 6 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 19°C / 10°C
Altimeter: 30.26 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 76 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

W48 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KMTN (MARTIN STATE) · 3.9 NM away. Conditions at W48 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 18:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KMTN 271720Z 2718/2818 15007KT P6SM FEW050 FM280200 14003KT P6SM FEW050 FM281400 17003KT P6SM BKN050 FM281700 15007KT P6SM BKN060

BASEVFR

27 18:00Z–28 02:00Z

Wind: 150° at 7 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 5,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 3 NM SE
VFR sectional: WASHINGTON
ARTCC: ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility: DCA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: JEFF AUEN
Phone: 443-996-1743
Address: 1401 DIFFENDALL ROAD, ESSEX MD 21221

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

170° · 6 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 16

137°M

Head/Tail

+6 kt

Crosswind

2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
16/34Favored	137° / 317°	2,081 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
16	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(4.5°)	—	49', trees, 1215' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20
34	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box right(4.5°)	—	58', trees, 1469' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 21

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.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

W48 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

W48 · CHART_SUPP

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
Other services: INSTR

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.45

KCGS·College Park Airport·28.4 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.29

KESN·Trident Aircraft·32.3 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.45atKCGSCollege Park Airport28.4 nm
Jet A$6.29atKESNTrident Aircraft32.3 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

Touch-and-go landings are not authorized.Show FAA
For clearance delivery, contact Potomac Approach at 866-429-5882.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Runway 16 and 34 have activated runway end identifier lights. Runway 16/34 has medium intensity runway lights. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

16/34Pattern and helicopter pattern are not authorized. Prior permission is required for military, emergency, and medical aircraft.Show FAA

Other notes

The airport existed prior to 1959; special airspace spacing has no objection.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · W48

Answer card

ICAO: W48
Name: ESSEX SKYPARK
Location: BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
Elevation: 14 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,014 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 16/34 · 2,081 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 10°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 170° at 6 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 16

Essex Skypark sits in Baltimore, Maryland. Field elevation is 14 ft MSL. The airport has one asphalt runway, 16/34, at 2,081 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The published remarks matter here. Touch-and-go landings are not authorized. Pattern and helicopter pattern are not authorized. Prior permission is required for military, emergency and medical aircraft. Runway 16 and 34 have medium intensity runway lights. The runway ends also have identifier lights. That helps at night.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability. For clearance delivery, Potomac Approach is listed at 866-429-5882. Pilots should also verify current airspace and any local procedures before flying in. The field is close to the Baltimore metro area. Expect a busy environment and plan ahead for arrival and departure spacing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Essex Skypark (W48)?

W48 has one runway, 16/34. It is 2,081 ft long and asphalt.

Is there a tower at Essex Skypark?

No. Essex Skypark is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7.

Does W48 have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for W48. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.

What is the pattern altitude at Essex Skypark?

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Can I do touch-and-go landings at W48?

No. Touch-and-go landings are not authorized at Essex Skypark.

Are there any special pattern restrictions at Essex Skypark?

Yes. Pattern and helicopter pattern are not authorized. Review the current FAA Chart Supplement and call the airport operator if you need clarification before arrival.

Which FBOs are on the field at W48?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.

How do I get clearance delivery for Essex Skypark?

For clearance delivery, the published contact is Potomac Approach at 866-429-5882. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated procedures.

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