Airport information
- FAA LID
- 1DE5
- Coordinates
- 39.4956, -75.7333
- Elevation
- 60 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- NEW YORK (ZNY)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MILLVILLE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2004/08
- Distance from city
- 5 NW
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 | 08:34 PM | 00:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:06 PM | 01:06Z |
Plan a flight from 1DE5
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 11
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 11 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 11/29
1,100 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 1,100 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DQO · Dupont | VORTAC | 114.00 | r218° / 12.4 NM |
| ENO · Smyrna | VORTAC | 111.40 | r337° / 18.8 NM |
| PPM · Phillips | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r094° / 20.4 NM |
| OOD · Woodstown | VORTAC | 112.80 | r257° / 21.6 NM |
| DOV · Dover | TACAN | 110.00 | r340° / 25.1 NM |
| MXE · Modena | VORTAC | 113.20 | r196° / 25.5 NM |
| MTN · Martin | TACAN | 134.10 | r083° / 33 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 1DE5. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD DAYLGT OPNS; IF NIGHT OPNS,ARPT PROPERLY LGTD; MAINTAIN A CLEAR 20:1 APCH/DEP PATH; OPERATE IN A MANNER TO MINIMIZE NOISE.
- FOR CD CTC PHILADELPHIA APCH AT 800-354-9884.
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 1DE5 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 1DE5
Mckeown Airport (1DE5) is an airport in Middletown, DE, at 60 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 1DE5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 1DE5 have a control tower?
No. Mckeown Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 1DE5?
Mckeown Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,100 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 1DE5?
Mckeown Airport is in Middletown, DE, at an elevation of 60 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.4956, -75.7333.
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