Airport information
- FAA LID
- MD56
- Coordinates
- 39.5690, -77.1214
- Elevation
- 510 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
- 1974/08
- Distance from city
- 9 NE
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 | 05:41 AM | 09:41Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 00:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:12 PM | 01:12Z |
Plan a flight from MD56
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 03
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 03 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 03/21
1,060 ft × 65 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 1,060 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 | r312° / 8 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR | 109.00 | r059° / 15.1 NM |
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 | r329° / 32 NM |
| HGR · Hagerstown | VOR | 109.80 | r110° / 34.8 NM |
| MRB · Martinsburg | VORTAC | 112.10 | r079° / 35.4 NM |
| MTN · Martin | TACAN | 134.10 | r305° / 35.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MD56. 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 MD56 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 MD56
Three J Airport (MD56) is an airport in New Windsor, MD, at 510 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,060 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MD56, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MD56 have a control tower?
No. Three J Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MD56?
Three J Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,060 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MD56?
Three J Airport is in New Windsor, MD, at an elevation of 510 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.5690, -77.1214.
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