Airport information
- FAA LID
- MD12
- Coordinates
- 39.6364, -77.2928
- Elevation
- 370 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1990/11
- Distance from city
- 4 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 | 05:09 AM | 09:09Z |
| Sunrise | 05:42 AM | 09:42Z |
| Sunset | 08:40 PM | 00:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:13 PM | 01:13Z |
Plan a flight from MD12
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 02
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 02 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 02/20
2,100 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 150 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 2,100 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FDK · Frederick | VOR | 109.00 | r024° / 14 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 | r308° / 16.8 NM |
| HGR · Hagerstown | VOR | 109.80 | r105° / 26.3 NM |
| MRB · Martinsburg | VORTAC | 112.10 | r066° / 29.8 NM |
| THS · St Thomas | VORTAC | 115.00 | r127° / 35.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MD12. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR USE ONLY; TREES N OF RWY ARE REMOVED OR LOWERED OR THR DSPLCD FOR 20:1 CLNC.
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-709-4993.
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 MD12 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 MD12
Bell Airport (MD12) is an airport in Emmittsburg, MD, at 370 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MD12, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MD12 have a control tower?
No. Bell Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MD12?
Bell Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,100 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MD12?
Bell Airport is in Emmittsburg, MD, at an elevation of 370 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.6364, -77.2928.
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