Airport information
- FAA LID
- 7MD9
- Coordinates
- 38.7361, -76.3167
- Elevation
- 5 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
- 1998/02
- Distance from city
- 1 S
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 | 05:09 AM | 09:09Z |
| Sunrise | 05:41 AM | 09:41Z |
| Sunset | 08:33 PM | 00:33Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:05 PM | 01:05Z |
Plan a flight from 7MD9
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 03
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 03 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 03/21
1,920 ft × 86 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 1,920 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTT · Nottingham | VORTAC | 113.70 | r095° / 20.1 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 | r109° / 26.1 NM |
| PXT · Patuxent | VORTAC | 117.60 | r018° / 27.2 NM |
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 | r159° / 30.7 NM |
| DCA · Washington | VOR-DME | 111.00 | r111° / 34.5 NM |
| MTN · Martin | TACAN | 134.10 | r184° / 36 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 7MD9. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- DAYTIME VFR ONLY; MAINTAIN CLEAR 20:1 TO EACH RY END; OPERATE IN NOISE SENSITIVE MANNER.
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-429-5882.
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 7MD9 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 7MD9
Tilghman Whipp Airport (7MD9) is an airport in Tilghman, MD, at 5 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,920 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 7MD9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 7MD9 have a control tower?
No. Tilghman Whipp Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 7MD9?
Tilghman Whipp Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,920 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 7MD9?
Tilghman Whipp Airport is in Tilghman, MD, at an elevation of 5 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.7361, -76.3167.
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