Burhans Memorial Airport Private
3MD0 · Frederick, MD · 490 ft elevation · var 9W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3MD0
- Coordinates
- 39.3482, -77.3361
- Elevation
- 490 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Attendance
- IRREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1986/10
- Distance from city
- 5 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 | 05:10 AM | 09:10Z |
| Sunrise | 05:43 AM | 09:43Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 00:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:12 PM | 01:12Z |
Plan a flight from 3MD0
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
2,600 ft × 24 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 201° mag · 192° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft
- Displaced threshold
- 600 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 2,600 ft |
Communication frequencies
Tower & ground
| UNICOM | 122.8 |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FDK · Frederick | VOR | 109.00 | r163° / 4.2 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 | r250° / 18.8 NM |
| MRB · Martinsburg | VORTAC | 112.10 | r102° / 23.9 NM |
| AML · Armel | VORTAC | 113.50 | r022° / 25.6 NM |
| HGR · Hagerstown | VOR | 109.80 | r138° / 31.9 NM |
| DCA · Washington | VOR-DME | 111.00 | r344° / 32.5 NM |
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 | r300° / 33.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3MD0. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH STOLCREST ARPT IS ENTERED INTO TO AVOID CONFLICTING TRAFFIC PATTERNS.
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-709-4993.
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 3MD0 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 3MD0
Burhans Memorial Airport (3MD0) is an airport in Frederick, MD, at 490 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3MD0, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3MD0 have a control tower?
No. Burhans Memorial Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3MD0?
Burhans Memorial Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3MD0?
Burhans Memorial Airport is in Frederick, MD, at an elevation of 490 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.3482, -77.3361.
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