Airport information
- FAA LID
- MD05
- Coordinates
- 38.5109, -77.1222
- Elevation
- 185 ft MSL
- 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
- 2003/08
- Distance from city
- 1 S
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 | 05:44 AM | 09:44Z |
| Sunset | 08:36 PM | 00:36Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:08 PM | 01:08Z |
Plan a flight from MD05
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
2,575 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 2,575 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRV · Brooke | VORTAC | 114.50 | r055° / 15.1 NM |
| OTT · Nottingham | VORTAC | 113.70 | r247° / 21.2 NM |
| DCA · Washington | VOR-DME | 111.00 | r200° / 21.3 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 | r224° / 21.5 NM |
| AML · Armel | VORTAC | 113.50 | r156° / 30.1 NM |
| CSN · Casanova | VORTAC | 116.30 | r108° / 35.8 NM |
| PXT · Patuxent | VORTAC | 117.60 | r302° / 36.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MD05. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-599-3874.
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 MD05 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 MD05
Finagin Airfield (MD05) is an airport in Welcome, MD, at 185 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,575 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MD05, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MD05 have a control tower?
No. Finagin Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MD05?
Finagin Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 2,575 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MD05?
Finagin Airfield is in Welcome, MD, at an elevation of 185 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.5109, -77.1222.
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