Edelen Field
5MD8 · La Plata, MD · Print kneeboard
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Weather
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:41 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:46 AM | 09:46Z |
| Sunrise | 06:15 AM | 10:15Z |
| Sunset | 08:12 PM | 00:12Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:41 PM | 00:41Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 20LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 200° true
- Dimensions
- 2,000 × 40 ft
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- TURF
Enter the left downwind (heading 020°) on the 45° at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 2,000 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
OTT 113.70 · BRV 114.50 · ADW 113.10 · +3
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTT · Nottingham | TACAN | 113.70 · 84X | — | r234° / 18 NM |
| BRV · Brooke | VORTAC | 114.50 · 92X | Low | r069° / 18.5 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r210° / 20.2 NM |
| DCA · Washington | VOR/DME | 111.00 · 47X | Low | r186° / 22.2 NM |
| NHK · Nas Patuxent River | TACAN | 110.25 · 39Y | — | r304° / 31 NM |
| AML · Armel | VOR/DME | 113.50 · 82X | Low | r149° / 34.1 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5MD8 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5MD8
- Coordinates
- 38.4910, -77.0116
- Elevation
- 151 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
No published services or facility detail for 5MD8.
Nearby airports
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About 5MD8
Edelen Field (5MD8) is an airport in La Plata, MD, at 151 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5MD8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 5MD8?
Edelen Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5MD8?
Edelen Field is in La Plata, MD, at an elevation of 151 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.4910, -77.0116.
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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 5MD8 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.