VKX — Potomac Airfield
Friendly, MD · Elevation 117.7 ft · 38.7486, -76.9559
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,665 ft | 40 ft | Asphalt (good) | Medium intensity | 06 59° / 24 239° | 06 PAPI (2-light, left) / 24 PAPI (2-light, left) | 06 376 ft / 24 90 ft |
Frequencies
- CTAF/UNICOM
- 122.8 MHz
- APP/DEP
- 124.7 MHz — Potomac Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 125.65 MHz — Potomac Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 338.2 MHz — Potomac Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 348.725 MHz — Potomac Approach/Departure
- IRONS STAR
- 126.4 MHz
- IRONS STAR
- 282.375 MHz
- TIKEE STAR
- 120.45 MHz
- TIKEE STAR
- 306.925 MHz
Airport info
- Fuel available
- 100LL
- Attendance
- ALL 0700-2200
- Magnetic variation
- 11°W (2000)
- Flight service
- Leesburg FSS (DCA) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- DCA ↗
Remarks (8)
- ESTAB PRIOR TO 1959.
- ROTG BCN LOCATED 1000 FT N OF ARPT.
- UNLIMITED VEHICLE ACCESS TO ACFT MOVEMENT AREAS.
- MIRL RWY 06/24 OPR SS-SR; TO ACTVT OTR TIMES AND ACTVT PAPI RWY 06 & 24 - CTAF.
- AUTOMATED UNICOM; 3 CLICKS ADZY & WX, 4 CLICKS RADIO CHECK.
- VISITORS PLEASE TUNE 122.85 FOR PARKING INSTRUCTIONS & GND SVCS.
- NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES: AVOID TAKEOFF 2200-0700.
- SECURITY: EXPECT 24 HR SURVEILLANCE: CIVIL & MIL, GROUND AND AIR.
Quick facts
- What is the CTAF for VKX?
- The CTAF at VKX is 122.8 MHz.
- How long is the runway at VKX?
- VKX has one runway, 2,665 ft long.
- Does VKX have fuel?
- Yes — VKX has 100LL available, per FAA NASR data.
- Which Flight Service Station serves VKX?
- Leesburg FSS (DCA) serves VKX. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
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Charts
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Nearby airports
- KDCA — Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl — 8 mi
- 2W5 — Maryland — 12 mi
- KCGS — College Park — 16 mi
- W00 — Freeway — 17 mi
- KANP — Lee — 25 mi
- KFME — Fort Meade Exec — 26 mi
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