Airport information
- FAA LID
- DE23
- Coordinates
- 38.7503, -75.3600
- Elevation
- 47 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
- 1992/06
- 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 | 05:05 AM | 09:05Z |
| Sunrise | 05:37 AM | 09:37Z |
| Sunset | 08:30 PM | 00:30Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:02 PM | 01:02Z |
Plan a flight from DE23
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 10
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left 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
2,500 ft × 100 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 281° mag · 270° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 100 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 240 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATR · Waterloo | VOR-DME | 112.60 | r252° / 7.8 NM |
| DOV · Dover | TACAN | 110.00 | r177° / 23.5 NM |
| SBY · Salisbury | VORTAC | 111.20 | r028° / 25.3 NM |
| ENO · Smyrna | VORTAC | 111.40 | r175° / 29.8 NM |
| SIE · Sea Isle | VORTAC | 114.80 | r241° / 33.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for DE23. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD OPNS ARE CONDUCTED IN VFR WEATHER CONDITIONS; DALGT HOURS; AND PRIVATE USE ONLY ARPT.
- 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 DE23 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 DE23
Ockel Farms Airport (DE23) is an airport in Milton, DE, at 47 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for DE23, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does DE23 have a control tower?
No. Ockel Farms Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at DE23?
Ockel Farms Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is DE23?
Ockel Farms Airport is in Milton, DE, at an elevation of 47 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.7503, -75.3600.
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