Airport information
- FAA LID
- MD46
- Coordinates
- 39.2696, -77.0053
- Elevation
- 590 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
- 1974/03
- Distance from city
- 2 NW
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 | 08:38 PM | 00:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:10 PM | 01:10Z |
Plan a flight from MD46
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 10
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 10 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 10/28
2,200 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 500 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 20 ft, 500 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 | r193° / 13.6 NM |
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 | r301° / 17.1 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR | 109.00 | r124° / 19.2 NM |
| DCA · Washington | VOR-DME | 111.00 | r012° / 24.7 NM |
| MTN · Martin | TACAN | 134.10 | r274° / 27.8 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 | r357° / 28.5 NM |
| AML · Armel | VORTAC | 113.50 | r055° / 29.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MD46. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ADIZ FLIGHT PLAN REQUIRED FOR INGRESS/ EGRESS
- OPERATIONS FOR 12 MONTHS ENDING SEP 2006 GA LOCAL
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-429-5882.
- FOR RY LGTS CALL 301-512-8869.
- DIANA ATWEL, PRESIDENT 301-512-8869
- LIGHTED VGSI PANEL
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 MD46 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 MD46
Glenair Airport (MD46) is an airport in Dayton, MD, at 590 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MD46, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MD46 have a control tower?
No. Glenair Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MD46?
Glenair Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MD46?
Glenair Airport is in Dayton, MD, at an elevation of 590 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.2696, -77.0053.
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