Airport information
- FAA LID
- MD78
- Coordinates
- 39.3834, -77.0703
- Elevation
- 720 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Attendance
- ALL DALGT
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Distance from city
- 2 NW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:09 AM | 09:09Z |
| Sunrise | 05:41 AM | 09:41Z |
| Sunset | 08:38 PM | 00:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:11 PM | 01:11Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:11 PM → 05:09 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:38 PM → 04:41 AM
Plan a flight from MD78
Runway 03/21
1,650 ft × 100 ft · Turf 03
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
21
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 | r220° / 7.9 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR | 109.00 | r105° / 14.2 NM |
| BAL · Baltimore | VORTAC | 115.10 | r315° / 22.9 NM |
| MTN · Martin | TACAN | 134.10 | r287° / 30.8 NM |
| DCA · Washington | VOR-DME | 111.00 | r006° / 31.5 NM |
| AML · Armel | VORTAC | 113.50 | r042° / 32.7 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 | r355° / 35.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MD78. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Owner
MICHAEL R. HARRISON, SR.
1973 GILLIS FALLS ROAD, WOODBINE, MD
410-382-1196
Manager
MICHAEL R. HARRISON, SR.
1973 GILLIS FALLS ROAD, WOODBINE, MD
410-382-1196
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-429-5882.
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