Buds Ferry Airport

MD39 · Indian Head, MD · Print kneeboard

Elevation
50 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,000 ft 15/33
Runway
1

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:46 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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Sunrise06:13 AM10:13Z
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Loggable night (§1.1)
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Night currency (§61.57)
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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 060°downwind 330°base 240°final 150°45° entry1533

RWY 15LEFT traffic

Heading
150° true
Dimensions
3,000 × 200 ft
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
TURF

Enter the left downwind (heading 330°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

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

Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for MD39 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the MD39 kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

BRV 114.50 · DCA 111.00 · ADW 113.10 · +3
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BRV · Brooke VORTAC 114.50 · 92X Low r032° / 12.1 NM
DCA · Washington VOR/DME 111.00 · 47X Low r215° / 22.7 NM
ADW · Andrews VORTAC 113.10 · 78X Low r237° / 24.9 NM
OTT · Nottingham TACAN 113.70 · 84X r255° / 26.3 NM
AML · Armel VOR/DME 113.50 · 82X Low r166° / 26.8 NM
CSN · Casanova VORTAC 116.30 · 110X High r110° / 29.7 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MD39 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
MD39
Coordinates
38.5210, -77.2519
Elevation
50 ft MSL

Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.

No published services or facility detail for MD39.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: MD05 Finagin Airfield (private) (6 NM) · 5VA5 Chimney View Airport (private) (8 NM) · MD55 Holly Springs Farm Airport (private) (8 NM) · MD83 Ty-Ti-To Airport (private) (9 NM) · 8MD6 Burgess Field (private) (9 NM)

About MD39

Buds Ferry Airport (MD39) is an airport in Indian Head, MD, at 50 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MD39, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

What is the longest runway at MD39?

Buds Ferry Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is MD39?

Buds Ferry Airport is in Indian Head, MD, at an elevation of 50 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.5210, -77.2519.

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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 MD39 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.