Phillips AAF (Aberdeen Proving Ground) Private

APG · KAPG · Aberdeen, MD · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
44 ft MSL
Longest runway
7,998 ft 04/22
Runway
1
Mag var
10W

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:36 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:21 AM10:21Z
Sunrise06:48 AM10:48Z
Sunset07:09 PM23:09Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:36 PM23:36Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:36 PM → 06:21 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:09 PM → 05:48 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 128°downwind 038°base 308°final 218°45° entry2204

RWY 22LEFT traffic

Heading
218° mag · 208° true
Dimensions
7,998 × 200 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
126.15

Enter the left downwind (heading 038°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 22
Threshold elev
45 ft
Markings
precision
Threshold crossing height
49 ft
TDZ elevation
45 ft
End lights
REIL

Edge lights: High.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
126.15

Departure & arrival

“Potomac”
App/Dep
125.525

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
126.15VFR ADZY
291.625APCH/P DEP/P

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

Nearby navigation aids

BAL 115.10 · DQO 114.00 · ENO 111.40 · +4
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BAL · Baltimore VORTAC 115.10 · 98X Low r063° / 28.9 NM
DQO · Dupont VORTAC 114.00 · 87X Low r254° / 28.9 NM
ENO · Smyrna VORTAC 111.40 · 51X Low r304° / 33.4 NM
MXE · Modena VORTAC 113.20 · 79X Low r229° / 35.6 NM
EMI · Westminster VORTAC 117.90 · 126X High r100° / 37.6 NM
DOV · Dover TACAN 110.00 · 37X r314° / 38.3 NM
LRP · Lancaster VOR/DME 117.30 · 120X Low r181° / 39.7 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KAPG / APG
Coordinates
39.4655, -76.1683
Elevation
44 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
10W
Sectional chart
WASHINGTON
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E
ARTCC
WASHINGTON (ZDC)
Flight service (FSS)
LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
DCA
Attendance
MON-FRI 1100-0200Z++; EXCP HOL
Beacon
S-white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Distance from city
2 S

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
S-white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT HIRL RWY 04/22, REIL RWY 22; TWY A LGT - CTAF. PAPI RWY 22 OPR H24. on 126.15Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 22: 4-light PAPI (left).

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
US ARMY ATCA-ASO
CAMERON STA, ALEXANDRIA, VA
Manager
WARREN HADAWAY
410-278-4902
Remarks FAA · 12 notes

General

  • FUEL: J8.
  • OIL: 0-113-556(MIL).
  • MISC: OPR 1200-2200Z++ MON-FRI EXC HOL.
  • RSTD: 48 HR PPR ALL ACFT. C410-278-3483/3074. RWY 08/26 LTD TO 25,000 LB GWT. TOUCH AND GO LDG PROH WHILE VEH TEST IN PROGRESS, LO APCH ONLY.
  • CAUTION: IMPACT AREA 1300 YD 'S' OF RWY 04/22 AND 2.5 MILES 'SW' OF DEP ENF OF RWY 22. DEER HAZ. CTC ADVSY 15 MIN PRIOR TO ARR TO ARNG DEER SWEEP. IF ADVSY CLSD USE EXTREME CAUTION.
  • NS ABTMT: NOISE SENSITIVE AREA. USE NS ABTMT OPR PRO.
  • MISC: ARFF PROTECTION NOT LCTD ON AFLD.
  • MISC: AFLD SIGNS NSTD OR MISSING. AFLD MARKINGS FADED OR MISSING.
  • FOR CD WHEN ADVSY CLSD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-429-5882.
  • CSTMS/AG/IMG: CSTMS AND IMG AVBL 48 PN.
  • MISC: SEE AP/1 FLIP FOR VFR/SVFR ARR/DEP PRO.

Lighting

  • ACTVT HIRL RWY 04/22, REIL RWY 22; TWY A LGT - CTAF. PAPI RWY 22 OPR H24.
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About KAPG

Phillips AAF (Aberdeen Proving Ground) (APG · KAPG) is an airport in Aberdeen, MD, at 44 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 7,998 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KAPG, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KAPG have a control tower?

No. Phillips AAF (Aberdeen Proving Ground) is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KAPG?

Phillips AAF (Aberdeen Proving Ground) has 1 runway; the longest is 7,998 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KAPG?

Phillips AAF (Aberdeen Proving Ground) is in Aberdeen, MD, at an elevation of 44 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.4655, -76.1683.

More about KAPG

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