Airport information
- FAA LID
- MD97
- Coordinates
- 38.4615, -77.0464
- Elevation
- 40 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9W
- 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
- 1977/11
- Distance from city
- 5 SW
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 | 05:13 AM | 09:13Z |
| Sunrise | 05:44 AM | 09:44Z |
| Sunset | 08:36 PM | 00:36Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:07 PM | 01:07Z |
Plan a flight from MD97
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 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
2,900 ft × 24 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 200 ft, 1,000 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 2,900 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRV · Brooke | VORTAC | 114.50 | r071° / 16.3 NM |
| OTT · Nottingham | VORTAC | 113.70 | r234° / 20.4 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 | r212° / 22.4 NM |
| DCA · Washington | VOR-DME | 111.00 | r190° / 23.9 NM |
| PXT · Patuxent | VORTAC | 117.60 | r299° / 32.2 NM |
| AML · Armel | VORTAC | 113.50 | r153° / 34.6 NM |
| CSN · Casanova | VORTAC | 116.30 | r111° / 39.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MD97. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VASI (V1L) ON APCH RWY 34 LEFT SIDE.
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-599-3874.
- ACTVT VASI RWY 34; LIRL RWY 16/34 - 122.900.
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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 MD97 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 MD97
Lanseair Farms Airport (MD97) is an airport in La Plata, MD, at 40 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MD97, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MD97 have a control tower?
No. Lanseair Farms Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MD97?
Lanseair Farms Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MD97?
Lanseair Farms Airport is in La Plata, MD, at an elevation of 40 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.4615, -77.0464.
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