Airport information
- FAA LID
- MD48
- Coordinates
- 39.4734, -76.5002
- Elevation
- 325 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
- 1973/05
- Distance from city
- 1 E
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 | 05:06 AM | 09:06Z |
| Sunrise | 05:39 AM | 09:39Z |
| Sunset | 08:37 PM | 00:37Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:09 PM | 01:09Z |
Plan a flight from MD48
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 13
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 13/31
2,100 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 2,100 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTN · Martin | TACAN | 134.10 | r345° / 9.5 NM |
| PPM · Phillips | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r281° / 15.3 NM |
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 | r033° / 19.6 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 | r101° / 22.2 NM |
| LRP · Lancaster | VORTAC | 117.30 | r203° / 40 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MD48. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-429-5882.
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 MD48 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 MD48
Albrecht Airstrip (MD48) is an airport in Long Green, MD, at 325 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 MD48, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MD48 have a control tower?
No. Albrecht Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MD48?
Albrecht Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,100 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MD48?
Albrecht Airstrip is in Long Green, MD, at an elevation of 325 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.4734, -76.5002.
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