Dahlgren NSF Private

NDY · KNDY · Dahlgren, VA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
18 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,191 ft 16/34
Runway
1
Mag var
9W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at KNDY. Nearby reporting stations: KNYG (16 NM), KEZF (20 NM), KRMN (20 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:38 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:26 AM10:26Z
Sunrise06:52 AM10:52Z
Sunset07:12 PM23:12Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:38 PM23:38Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:38 PM → 06:26 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:12 PM → 05:52 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 247°downwind 337°base 067°final 157°45° entry1634

RWY 16RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
157° mag · 148° true
Dimensions
4,191 × 150 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) + ODALS
CTAF
126.2

Enter the right downwind (heading 337°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 16
Threshold elev
18 ft
TDZ elevation
18 ft

Edge lights: Low. Weight bearing: Single wheel 35k, Double wheel 85k, Dual tandem 92k.

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
126.2

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

Nearby navigation aids

BRV 114.50 · OTT 113.70 · ADW 113.10 · +2
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BRV · Brooke VORTAC 114.50 · 92X Low r100° / 14.9 NM
OTT · Nottingham TACAN 113.70 · 84X r222° / 26.3 NM
ADW · Andrews VORTAC 113.10 · 78X Low r206° / 29.6 NM
NHK · Nas Patuxent River TACAN 110.25 · 39Y r286° / 29.7 NM
DCA · Washington VOR/DME 111.00 · 47X Low r189° / 31.6 NM

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Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for KNDY — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KNDY / NDY
Coordinates
38.3329, -77.0370
Elevation
18 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
9W
Sectional chart
WASHINGTON
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
WASHINGTON (ZDC)
Flight service (FSS)
LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Segmented circle
No
Activated
1942/01
Distance from city
0 E

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 126.2 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement

Runway lighting aids — 16: 2-light PAPI (left) + ODALS · 34: 2-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 NAVY
OCEANOGRAPHIC OFC - CODE 3142, WASHINGTON, DC
Manager
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

  • CAUTION: GUN TESTS CONDUCTED OVER RIVER TO SE IN R-6611A AND R-6613A. XPLOS DETONATIONS OVR LAND TO S IN R-6612. A 442 FT TWR IS LCTD 0.5 NM E.
  • OPERATING HRS 1100-2000Z++ MON-FRI EXC HOL. CTC DAHLGREN AIR OPS ON CTAF 10 MIN PRIOR TO ARR FOR ADZYS.
  • RSTD: PPR 48 HR ADVN NOTICE RQRD. NSF DAHLGREN AIR OPS C301-708-5896; AFT DUTY HR C540-850-2380. DAY VFR HELI USE ONLY. NO FUEL OR MAINT SVC AVBL.
  • FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON CENTER C703-771-3587.

Runways

  • CLSD.

Lighting

  • AVBL ONLY DURING HRS OF OPERATION.

Nearby airports

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About KNDY

Dahlgren NSF (NDY · KNDY) is an airport in Dahlgren, VA, at 18 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,191 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KNDY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KNDY have a control tower?

No. Dahlgren NSF is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KNDY?

Dahlgren NSF has 1 runway; the longest is 4,191 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KNDY?

Dahlgren NSF is in Dahlgren, VA, at an elevation of 18 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.3329, -77.0370.

More about KNDY

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 KNDY 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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