Phillips Army Air Field Private

APG · KAPG · Aberdeen, MD · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

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 night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:44 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:37 AM09:37Z
Sunrise06:07 AM10:07Z
Sunset08:14 PM00:14Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:44 PM00:44Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:44 PM → 05:37 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:14 PM → 05:07 AM

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Past 24 hours category · wind · ceiling · visibility trends

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Advisories

NOTAMs

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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. PCN 44.

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

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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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

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KAPG / APG
Coordinates
39.4662, -76.1688
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 1100-2300Z++ 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 Army Air Field (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 Army Air Field 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 Army Air Field has 1 runway; the longest is 7,998 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KAPG?

Phillips Army Air Field is in Aberdeen, MD, at an elevation of 44 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.4662, -76.1688.

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