Airport information
- FAA LID
- DE34
- Coordinates
- 39.4143, -75.6630
- Elevation
- 65 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 12W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- NEW YORK (ZNY)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MILLVILLE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2002/08
- Distance from city
- 2 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 | 05:03 AM | 09:03Z |
| Sunrise | 05:36 AM | 09:36Z |
| Sunset | 08:33 PM | 00:33Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:05 PM | 01:05Z |
Plan a flight from DE34
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 04
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 04/22
3,300 ft × 75 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pole, 35 ft, 0 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 700 ft
- Heading
- 014° mag · 2° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 0 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 600 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENO · Smyrna | VORTAC | 111.40 | r337° / 12.9 NM |
| DQO · Dupont | VORTAC | 114.00 | r199° / 16 NM |
| DOV · Dover | TACAN | 110.00 | r341° / 19.2 NM |
| OOD · Woodstown | VORTAC | 112.80 | r242° / 21.3 NM |
| PPM · Phillips | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r106° / 23.8 NM |
| MXE · Modena | VORTAC | 113.20 | r188° / 30.3 NM |
| VCN · Cedar Lake | VORTAC | 115.20 | r267° / 33.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for DE34. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR; NO IFR OPNS; AND A CLEAR 20:1 APCH/DEP PATH.
- FOR CD CTC PHILADELPHIA APCH AT 800-354-9884.
- MULTIPLE POLES
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 DE34 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 DE34
Townsend A Airport (DE34) is an airport in Townsend, DE, at 65 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for DE34, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does DE34 have a control tower?
No. Townsend A Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at DE34?
Townsend A Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is DE34?
Townsend A Airport is in Townsend, DE, at an elevation of 65 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.4143, -75.6630.
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