Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6MD8
- Coordinates
- 38.4415, -75.4031
- Elevation
- 55 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 11W
- 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
- 1994/09
- Distance from city
- 3 N
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 | 05:06 AM | 09:06Z |
| Sunrise | 05:38 AM | 09:38Z |
| Sunset | 08:29 PM | 00:29Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:01 PM | 01:01Z |
Plan a flight from 6MD8
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
2,750 ft × 105 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,750 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBY · Salisbury | VORTAC | 111.20 | r053° / 7.7 NM |
| SWL · Snow Hill | VORTAC | 112.40 | r015° / 23.3 NM |
| ATR · Waterloo | VOR-DME | 112.60 | r211° / 23.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6MD8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR DALGT ONLY; RWY 36 THR DSPLCD TO PROVIDE 20:1 CLEARANCE; SINGLE ENGINE ACFT ONLY; SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE WEST.
- FOR CD CTC PATUXENT APCH AT 301-342-3740, WHEN PATUXENT APCH IS CLSD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-640-4124.
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 6MD8 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 6MD8
Delmarvair Airport (6MD8) is an airport in Pittsville, MD, at 55 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,750 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6MD8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6MD8 have a control tower?
No. Delmarvair Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 6MD8?
Delmarvair Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,750 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6MD8?
Delmarvair Airport is in Pittsville, MD, at an elevation of 55 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.4415, -75.4031.
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