Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8MD4
- Coordinates
- 38.9806, -75.7778
- 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
- 1999/07
- Distance from city
- 1 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 | 05:05 AM | 09:05Z |
| Sunrise | 05:38 AM | 09:38Z |
| Sunset | 08:32 PM | 00:32Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:04 PM | 01:04Z |
Plan a flight from 8MD4
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,300 ft × 50 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 0 ft, 50 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Brush, 20 ft, 255 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOV · Dover | TACAN | 110.00 | r247° / 17.1 NM |
| ENO · Smyrna | VORTAC | 111.40 | r228° / 19.4 NM |
| ATR · Waterloo | VOR-DME | 112.60 | r300° / 28.4 NM |
| PPM · Phillips | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r157° / 34.4 NM |
| MTN · Martin | TACAN | 134.10 | r136° / 36.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8MD4. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR ONLY, OPR TO MINIMIZE NOISE, & CLEAR 20:1 APCH/DEP PATH FOR EACH RWY.
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
- 85 FT TREES, 1498 FT OUT. DIRT DRIVEWAY CROSSES 600 FT S OF RWY 17.
- 85 FT TREE, 118 FT R AND 78 FT L OF BRUSH AREA.
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 8MD4 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 8MD4
Spiering Airport (8MD4) is an airport in Greensboro, MD, at 55 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8MD4, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8MD4 have a control tower?
No. Spiering Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8MD4?
Spiering Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8MD4?
Spiering Airport is in Greensboro, MD, at an elevation of 55 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.9806, -75.7778.
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