Forest Hill Airport Private

MD31 · Forest Hill, MD · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
497 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,261 ft 13/31
Runway
1
Mag var
11W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:45 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:38 AM09:38Z
Sunrise06:07 AM10:07Z
Sunset08:15 PM00:15Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:45 PM00:45Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:45 PM → 05:38 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:15 PM → 05:07 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 220°downwind 310°base 040°final 130°45° entry1331

RWY 13RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
130° mag · 119° true
Dimensions
3,261 × 50 ft
TPA
1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
TRIL (3°)
Displaced thr
912 ft

Enter the right downwind (heading 310°) on the 45° at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 13
Threshold elev
478 ft
Markings
basic
TDZ elevation
478 ft

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Med.

Pattern side + displaced threshold: 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

UNICOM
122.7

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

Nearby navigation aids

BAL 115.10 · EMI 117.90 · LRP 117.30 · +2
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BAL · Baltimore VORTAC 115.10 · 98X Low r039° / 27.9 NM
EMI · Westminster VORTAC 117.90 · 126X High r087° / 28.4 NM
LRP · Lancaster VOR/DME 117.30 · 120X Low r196° / 32.6 NM
DQO · Dupont VORTAC 114.00 · 87X Low r271° / 36 NM
MXE · Modena VORTAC 113.20 · 79X Low r247° / 38.3 NM

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Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MD31 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
MD31
Coordinates
39.5801, -76.3747
Elevation
497 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
11W
Sectional chart
WASHINGTON
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
WASHINGTON (ZDC)
Flight service (FSS)
LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
FDC
Attendance
MON-FRI 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SEE RMK)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Landing fee
Yes
Activated
1974/01
Distance from city
1 SE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SEE RMK
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT TRIL RWY 13 AND 31; MIRL RWY 13/31 - UNICOM. on 122.7

Runway lighting aids — 13: TRIL · 31: TRIL.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100, 100LL
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
FOREST HILL INDUSTRIAL ARPK
109 E JARRETTSVILLE RD, FOREST HILL, MD
410-879-1981
Manager
JOHN ROBERT MARTIN JR.
109 E JARRETTSVILLE RD, FOREST HILL, MD
410-937-1981
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-429-5882.

Lighting

  • 2000-2300.
  • ACTVT TRIL RWY 13 AND 31; MIRL RWY 13/31 - UNICOM.

Nearby airports

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About MD31

Forest Hill Airport (MD31) is an airport in Forest Hill, MD, at 497 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,261 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MD31, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does MD31 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at MD31?

Forest Hill Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,261 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is MD31?

Forest Hill Airport is in Forest Hill, MD, at an elevation of 497 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.5801, -76.3747.

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