Airport information
- FAA LID
- DE21
- Coordinates
- 38.5179, -75.1599
- Elevation
- 21 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 11W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MILLVILLE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1980/06
- 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 | 05:05 AM | 09:05Z |
| Sunrise | 05:37 AM | 09:37Z |
| Sunset | 08:28 PM | 00:28Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:00 PM | 01:00Z |
Plan a flight from DE21
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 10
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 10 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 10/28
3,000 ft × 65 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 3,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATR · Waterloo | VOR-DME | 112.60 | r181° / 17.7 NM |
| SBY · Salisbury | VORTAC | 111.20 | r070° / 19.5 NM |
| SWL · Snow Hill | VORTAC | 112.40 | r035° / 31.2 NM |
| SIE · Sea Isle | VORTAC | 114.80 | r215° / 38.5 NM |
| DOV · Dover | TACAN | 110.00 | r168° / 39.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for DE21. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
- PREF RWY 10 FOR ARR & DEP FOR NOISE ABATEMENT.
- DEP PROC FOR NOISE ABATEMENT RWY 10 - ON DEP TURN IMT TO HDG 350 AND TRK FOR 1 MILE.
- LTD OPS OCTOBER THRU APRIL DUE TO TENDANCY FOR WET CONDS. CALL MGR PRIOR TO ARR FOR FICON.
- CELL 302-236-5616
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 DE21 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 DE21
West Private Airport (DE21) is an airport in Frankford, DE, at 21 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for DE21, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does DE21 have a control tower?
No. West Private Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at DE21?
West Private Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is DE21?
West Private Airport is in Frankford, DE, at an elevation of 21 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.5179, -75.1599.
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