Airport information
- FAA LID
- VKX
- Coordinates
- 38.7476, -76.9572
- Elevation
- 118 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
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 | 05:11 AM | 09:11Z |
| Sunrise | 05:43 AM | 09:43Z |
| Sunset | 08:36 PM | 00:36Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:08 PM | 01:08Z |
Plan a flight from VKX
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 06
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 06 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 06/24
2,665 ft × 40 ft · ASPH/ CONC- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,665 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 | r240° / 5.6 NM |
| DCA · Washington | VOR-DME | 111.00 | r160° / 7.7 NM |
| OTT · Nottingham | VORTAC | 113.70 | r294° / 10.3 NM |
| AML · Armel | VORTAC | 113.50 | r123° / 26.3 NM |
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 | r220° / 28.9 NM |
| BRV · Brooke | VORTAC | 114.50 | r046° / 30.9 NM |
| PXT · Patuxent | VORTAC | 117.60 | r327° / 38 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for VKX. VFR sectional link above.
No published services or facility detail for VKX.
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 VKX 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 VKX
Potomac Airfield (VKX) is an airport in Friendly, MD, at 118 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,665 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for VKX, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at VKX?
Potomac Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 2,665 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is VKX?
Potomac Airfield is in Friendly, MD, at an elevation of 118 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.7476, -76.9572.
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