Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8MD7
- Coordinates
- 38.2386, -76.6597
- Elevation
- 25 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
- 2001/12
- Distance from city
- 3 SW
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 | 05:12 AM | 09:12Z |
| Sunrise | 05:43 AM | 09:43Z |
| Sunset | 08:33 PM | 00:33Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:05 PM | 01:05Z |
Plan a flight from 8MD7
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 11
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 11 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 11/29
2,000 ft × 80 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 60 ft, 900 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 300 ft
- Heading
- 201° mag · 190° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 60 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PXT · Patuxent | VORTAC | 117.60 | r267° / 12.6 NM |
| OTT · Nottingham | VORTAC | 113.70 | r182° / 28.3 NM |
| BRV · Brooke | VORTAC | 114.50 | r109° / 33.2 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 | r174° / 35.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8MD7. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- SEE AIRSPACE LETTER DATED 4/13/2000 FOR CONDITIONS.
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
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 8MD7 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 8MD7
Deerfield Airport (8MD7) is an airport in Leonardtown, MD, at 25 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 8MD7, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8MD7 have a control tower?
No. Deerfield Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8MD7?
Deerfield Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8MD7?
Deerfield Airport is in Leonardtown, MD, at an elevation of 25 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.2386, -76.6597.
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