Airport information
- FAA LID
- 62MD
- Coordinates
- 38.4888, -76.6436
- Elevation
- 20 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
- 2008/09
- Distance from city
- 4 SW
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 | 08:34 PM | 00:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:06 PM | 01:06Z |
Plan a flight from 62MD
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
1,800 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTT · Nottingham | VORTAC | 113.70 | r170° / 13.9 NM |
| PXT · Patuxent | VORTAC | 117.60 | r327° / 16.6 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 | r161° / 21.8 NM |
| DCA · Washington | VOR-DME | 111.00 | r149° / 28.9 NM |
| BRV · Brooke | VORTAC | 114.50 | r083° / 34.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 62MD. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR USE ONLY; PVT USE.
- 615 FT TWR 2.5 NM NE OF APT.
- 494 AGL TWR 12,000 FT NW; 348 AGL TWR 15,500 FT NW.
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-599-3874.
- 410-231-6095 CELL
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 62MD 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 62MD
Sandy Point Airport (62MD) is an airport in Prince Frederick, MD, at 20 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 62MD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 62MD have a control tower?
No. Sandy Point Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 62MD?
Sandy Point Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 62MD?
Sandy Point Airport is in Prince Frederick, MD, at an elevation of 20 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.4888, -76.6436.
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