Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8MD6
- Coordinates
- 38.3971, -77.1469
- Elevation
- 35 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1975/08
- Distance from city
- 5 SE
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 | 05:13 AM | 09:13Z |
| Sunrise | 05:45 AM | 09:45Z |
| Sunset | 08:36 PM | 00:36Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:07 PM | 01:07Z |
Plan a flight from 8MD6
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
2,200 ft × 30 ft · Gravel (Poor)- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 60 ft, 20 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 1:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 60 ft, 0 ft from threshold, 100 ft R of centerline — 1:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRV · Brooke | VORTAC | 114.50 | r078° / 10.4 NM |
| OTT · Nottingham | VORTAC | 113.70 | r236° / 26.5 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 | r218° / 27.9 NM |
| DCA · Washington | VOR-DME | 111.00 | r200° / 28.2 NM |
| AML · Armel | VORTAC | 113.50 | r163° / 35.6 NM |
| PXT · Patuxent | VORTAC | 117.60 | r291° / 35.8 NM |
| CSN · Casanova | VORTAC | 116.30 | r119° / 36.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8MD6. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- TFC LNDG NW...RIGHT TURNS, SE...LEFT TURNS.
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-599-3874.
- OR 617-965-6261.
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 8MD6 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 8MD6
Burgess Field (8MD6) is an airport in Riverside, MD, at 35 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8MD6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8MD6 have a control tower?
No. Burgess Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8MD6?
Burgess Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8MD6?
Burgess Field is in Riverside, MD, at an elevation of 35 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.3971, -77.1469.
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