Harrison Farm Airport Private
8MD5 · Libertytown, MD · 610 ft elevation · var 10W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8MD5
- Coordinates
- 39.4983, -77.2217
- Elevation
- 610 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
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1999/07
- Distance from city
- 2 NE
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 | 05:42 AM | 09:42Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 00:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:12 PM | 01:12Z |
Plan a flight from 8MD5
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,000 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 363 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,000 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UNICOM | 123.075 |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FDK · Frederick | VOR | 109.00 | r062° / 8.8 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 | r279° / 11.3 NM |
| MRB · Martinsburg | VORTAC | 112.10 | r084° / 29.8 NM |
| HGR · Hagerstown | VOR | 109.80 | r119° / 31.7 NM |
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 | r318° / 32.6 NM |
| AML · Armel | VORTAC | 113.50 | r027° / 35.7 NM |
| MTN · Martin | TACAN | 134.10 | r296° / 38.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8MD5. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR ONLY, CTC FDK MGR & BWI ATCT MGR PRIOR TO COMMENCING OPNS, CLEAR 20:1 APCH/DEP PATH FOR EACH RY, & PLINES TO SOUTH RECOMMENDED MKD.
- 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 8MD5 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 8MD5
Harrison Farm Airport (8MD5) is an airport in Libertytown, MD, at 610 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8MD5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8MD5 have a control tower?
No. Harrison Farm Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8MD5?
Harrison Farm Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8MD5?
Harrison Farm Airport is in Libertytown, MD, at an elevation of 610 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.4983, -77.2217.
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