Airport information
- FAA LID
- MD78
- Coordinates
- 39.3834, -77.0703
- Elevation
- 720 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Attendance
- ALL DALGT
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Landing fee
- Yes
- 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 | 05:41 AM | 09:41Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 00:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:11 PM | 01:11Z |
Plan a flight from MD78
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 03
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 03 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 03/21
1,650 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 5 ft, 0 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 1,650 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 | r220° / 7.9 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR | 109.00 | r105° / 14.2 NM |
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 | r315° / 22.9 NM |
| MTN · Martin | TACAN | 134.10 | r287° / 30.8 NM |
| DCA · Washington | VOR-DME | 111.00 | r006° / 31.5 NM |
| AML · Armel | VORTAC | 113.50 | r042° / 32.7 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 | r355° / 35.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MD78. 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 MD78 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 MD78
Woodbine Airport (MD78) is an airport in Woodbine, MD, at 720 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,650 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MD78, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MD78 have a control tower?
No. Woodbine Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MD78?
Woodbine Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,650 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MD78?
Woodbine Airport is in Woodbine, MD, at an elevation of 720 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.3834, -77.0703.
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