Herrington Field Private
42MD · Oakland, MD · Non-towered · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:57 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:50 AM | 09:50Z |
| Sunrise | 06:20 AM | 10:20Z |
| Sunset | 08:27 PM | 00:27Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:57 PM | 00:57Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 21LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 210° true
- Dimensions
- 2,400 × 100 ft
- TPA
- 3,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Turf
Enter the left downwind (heading 030°) on the 45° at 3,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 21
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 2,400 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 42MD → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 42MD kneeboard →
Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
MGW 111.60 · ESL 110.80 · IHD 108.20
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGW · Morgantown | VOR/DME | 111.60 · 53X | Low | r110° / 20.8 NM |
| ESL · Kessel | VOR/DME | 110.80 · 45X | Low | r312° / 24.9 NM |
| IHD · Indian Head | TACAN | 108.20 · 19X | — | r192° / 30.5 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 42MD — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 42MD
- Coordinates
- 39.4683, -79.4253
- Elevation
- 2,470 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CLEVELAND (ZOB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ELKINS · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Airport phone
- 703-724-4288
- Activated
- 2006/12
- Distance from city
- 4 N
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
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
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC CLARKSBURG APCH AT 304-842-2011, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0226.
Lighting
- PHONE REQ
Nearby airports
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About 42MD
Herrington Field (42MD) is an airport in Oakland, MD, at 2,470 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 42MD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 42MD have a control tower?
No. Herrington Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 42MD?
Herrington Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 42MD?
Herrington Field is in Oakland, MD, at an elevation of 2,470 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.4683, -79.4253.
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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 42MD 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.