Airport information
- FAA LID
- MD47
- Coordinates
- 39.3329, -77.0969
- Elevation
- 780 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10W
- 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
- 1974/07
- Distance from city
- 1 W
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 | 09:11 PM | 01:11Z |
Plan a flight from MD47
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 03
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 03 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 03/21
1,800 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 400 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 13/31
2,400 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 1,800 ft | |
| 13/31 | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 | r217° / 11.2 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR | 109.00 | r118° / 13.8 NM |
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 | r307° / 22.5 NM |
| DCA · Washington | VOR-DME | 111.00 | r003° / 28.6 NM |
| AML · Armel | VORTAC | 113.50 | r044° / 29.5 NM |
| MTN · Martin | TACAN | 134.10 | r281° / 31.8 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 | r351° / 33.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MD47. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-429-5882.
- CELL PHONE# 301-252-6864
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 MD47 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 MD47
Barnes Airport (MD47) is an airport in Lisbon, MD, at 780 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MD47, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MD47 have a control tower?
No. Barnes Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MD47?
Barnes Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MD47?
Barnes Airport is in Lisbon, MD, at an elevation of 780 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.3329, -77.0969.
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