Burhans Memorial Private

3MD0 · Frederick, MD · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
490 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,600 ft 12/30
Runway
1
Mag var
9W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 3MD0. Nearby reporting stations: KFDK (5 NM), KGAI (13 NM), KJYO (19 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:35 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:29 AM10:29Z
Sunrise06:56 AM10:56Z
Sunset07:08 PM23:08Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:35 PM23:35Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:35 PM → 06:29 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:08 PM → 05:56 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 030°downwind 300°base 210°final 120°45° entry1230

RWY 12LEFT traffic

Heading
120° mag · 111° true
Dimensions
2,600 × 24 ft
TPA
1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 300°) on the 45° at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

UNICOM
122.8

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

FDK 116.85 · EMI 117.90 · MRB 112.10 · +4
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
FDK · Frederick VOR/DME 116.85 · 115Y Low r163° / 4.3 NM
EMI · Westminster VORTAC 117.90 · 126X High r250° / 18.8 NM
MRB · Martinsburg VORTAC 112.10 · 58X Low r102° / 23.9 NM
AML · Armel VOR/DME 113.50 · 82X Low r022° / 25.6 NM
HGR · Hagerstown VOR 109.80 Low r138° / 31.9 NM
DCA · Washington VOR/DME 111.00 · 47X Low r344° / 32.5 NM
BAL · Baltimore VORTAC 115.10 · 98X Low r300° / 33.1 NM

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Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3MD0 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
3MD0
Coordinates
39.3482, -77.3361
Elevation
490 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
9W
Sectional chart
WASHINGTON
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
WASHINGTON (ZDC)
Flight service (FSS)
LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
IRREG
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1986/10
Distance from city
5 SE

Night operations

Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.8 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
KARA BURHANS
9401 BALL RD, IJAMSVILLE, MD
301-992-3780
Manager
KARA BURHANS
20202 AMERICAN WAY, HAGERSTOWN, MD
301-992-3780
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-709-4993.

Nearby airports

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About 3MD0

Burhans Memorial (3MD0) is an airport in Frederick, MD, at 490 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3MD0, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 3MD0 have a control tower?

No. Burhans Memorial is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 3MD0?

Burhans Memorial has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 3MD0?

Burhans Memorial is in Frederick, MD, at an elevation of 490 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.3482, -77.3361.

More about 3MD0

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 3MD0 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.

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