Airport information
- FAA LID
- 16MD
- Coordinates
- 39.6686, -75.9603
- Elevation
- 363 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2009/03
- Distance from city
- 4 N
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:03 AM | 09:03Z |
| Sunrise | 05:36 AM | 09:36Z |
| Sunset | 08:35 PM | 00:35Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:08 PM | 01:08Z |
Plan a flight from 16MD
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
1,800 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 96 ft, 624 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 41 ft, 305 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPM · Phillips | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r048° / 15.6 NM |
| DQO · Dupont | VORTAC | 114.00 | r278° / 16.3 NM |
| MXE · Modena | VORTAC | 113.20 | r231° / 20.1 NM |
| MTN · Martin | TACAN | 134.10 | r057° / 29.1 NM |
| OOD · Woodstown | VORTAC | 112.80 | r284° / 30.4 NM |
| LRP · Lancaster | VORTAC | 117.30 | r160° / 31.1 NM |
| ENO · Smyrna | VORTAC | 111.40 | r331° / 33.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 16MD. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- SEE DETERMINATION LTR FOR AERONAUTICAL STUDY #2007-AEA-580-NRA.
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-429-5882.
- PLINES 41 FT ABV & 357 FT S OF LNDG AREA.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 16MD in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 16MD
High Valley Airport (16MD) is an airport in North East, MD, at 363 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 16MD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 16MD have a control tower?
No. High Valley Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 16MD?
High Valley Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 16MD?
High Valley Airport is in North East, MD, at an elevation of 363 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.6686, -75.9603.
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