Airport information
- FAA LID
- 25MD
- Coordinates
- 39.1675, -75.8402
- Elevation
- 70 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2006/04
- Distance from city
- 2 SE
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 | 05:05 AM | 09:05Z |
| Sunrise | 05:37 AM | 09:37Z |
| Sunset | 08:33 PM | 00:33Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:05 PM | 01:05Z |
Plan a flight from 25MD
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,000 ft × 85 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 15 ft, 15 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENO · Smyrna | VORTAC | 111.40 | r265° / 15.6 NM |
| DOV · Dover | TACAN | 110.00 | r286° / 17.5 NM |
| PPM · Phillips | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r148° / 23.6 NM |
| MTN · Martin | TACAN | 134.10 | r121° / 28.3 NM |
| DQO · Dupont | VORTAC | 114.00 | r209° / 32.5 NM |
| ATR · Waterloo | VOR-DME | 112.60 | r315° / 36.4 NM |
| OOD · Woodstown | VORTAC | 112.80 | r232° / 37.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 25MD. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR ONLY AND A CLEAR 20:1 APCH/DEP PATH.
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
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 25MD 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 25MD
Whalen Field (25MD) is an airport in Sudlersville, MD, at 70 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 25MD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 25MD have a control tower?
No. Whalen Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 25MD?
Whalen Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 25MD?
Whalen Field is in Sudlersville, MD, at an elevation of 70 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.1675, -75.8402.
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