Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3MD6
- Coordinates
- 38.1890, -76.4469
- Elevation
- 50 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10W
- 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
- 1987/02
- Distance from city
- 2 E
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 | 05:11 AM | 09:11Z |
| Sunrise | 05:43 AM | 09:43Z |
| Sunset | 08:32 PM | 00:32Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:04 PM | 01:04Z |
Plan a flight from 3MD6
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,200 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Bldg, 60 ft, 500 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PXT · Patuxent | VORTAC | 117.60 | r210° / 6.3 NM |
| OTT · Nottingham | VORTAC | 113.70 | r166° / 34 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3MD6. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED OWNER ENTERS INTO A LTR OF AGREEMENT WITH PARK HALL ARPT REGARDING TRAFFIC PATTERNS; OWNERS ABIDE BY LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION WITH PATUXENT NAS.
- 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 3MD6 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 3MD6
West St Mary's Airport (3MD6) is an airport in Drayden, MD, at 50 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3MD6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3MD6 have a control tower?
No. West St Mary's Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3MD6?
West St Mary's Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3MD6?
West St Mary's Airport is in Drayden, MD, at an elevation of 50 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.1890, -76.4469.
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