Coastal Seaplanes Baltimore Air Harbor Seaplane BasePrivate
8MD8 · Baltimore, MD · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:32 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:26 AM | 10:26Z |
| Sunrise | 06:53 AM | 10:53Z |
| Sunset | 07:05 PM | 23:05Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:32 PM | 23:32Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13W/31W | 6,595 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 8MD8 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 8MD8 kneeboard →
Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
BAL 115.10 · EMI 117.90 · ADW 113.10 · +3
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 · 98X | Low | r041° / 7.2 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 · 126X | High | r134° / 22.6 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r035° / 31 NM |
| DCA · Washington | VOR/DME | 111.00 · 47X | Low | r049° / 32.7 NM |
| OTT · Nottingham | TACAN | 113.70 · 84X | — | r022° / 35 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR/DME | 116.85 · 115Y | Low | r110° / 37.7 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8MD8 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8MD8
- Coordinates
- 39.2744, -76.5831
- Elevation
- 0 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2026/03
- Distance from city
- 2 SE
Night operations
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — 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.
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About 8MD8
Coastal Seaplanes Baltimore Air Harbor (8MD8) is a seaplane base in Baltimore, MD, at 0 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 6,595 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8MD8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8MD8 have a control tower?
No. Coastal Seaplanes Baltimore Air Harbor is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) seaplane base; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 8MD8?
Coastal Seaplanes Baltimore Air Harbor has 1 runway; the longest is 6,595 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8MD8?
Coastal Seaplanes Baltimore Air Harbor is in Baltimore, MD, at an elevation of 0 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.2744, -76.5831.
More about 8MD8
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 8MD8 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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