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59DC · Washington, DC · 51 ft elevation · Towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 59DC
- Coordinates
- 38.9170, -76.9558
- Elevation
- 51 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2026/01
- Distance from city
- 4 ENE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:10 AM | 09:10Z |
| Sunrise | 05:42 AM | 09:42Z |
| Sunset | 08:36 PM | 00:36Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:08 PM | 01:08Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:08 PM → 05:10 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:36 PM → 04:42 AM
Plan a flight from 59DC
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCA · Washington | VOR-DME | 111.00 | r056° / 5.1 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 | r338° / 7.8 NM |
| OTT · Nottingham | VORTAC | 113.70 | r332° / 16.1 NM |
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 | r233° / 20.5 NM |
| AML · Armel | VORTAC | 113.50 | r100° / 23.9 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 | r186° / 34.7 NM |
| MTN · Martin | TACAN | 134.10 | r237° / 35.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 59DC. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Owner
CONGRESSIONAL AVIATION
ATTN: GEOFF RANKIN, 1800 M ST NW, TOWER SUITE 500, WASHINGTON, DC
202-390-0847
Manager
CONGRESSIONAL AVIATION
3600 NEW YORK AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC
202-390-0847
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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 59DC in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator.