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Small airport

Buds Ferry Airport

ICAO MD39🇺🇸 Indian Head
Coordinates
38.5210°N, 77.2519°W
Elevation
50 ft (15 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MD
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
10.5° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:29
Sunrise
06:00
Sunset
20:32
Civil dusk
21:03

About 14h 32m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Buds Ferry Airport

Buds Ferry Airport is a small airport in Indian Head, United States. It sits at an elevation of 50 ft (15 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft / 914 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field (NYG), about 2.8 nm to the wsw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 333,000 ft / 914 m200 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
WASHINGTON-TRI AREA CLASS B AREA DClass BControlled3500 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
QUANTICO CLASS DClass DControlledGND2500 ft MSL
WASHINGTON DC SFRA ADIZSpecial useRestrictedGND17999 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle348 ft98 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Buds Ferry Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Buds Ferry Airport located?

Buds Ferry Airport is small airport located in Indian Head, United States, at an elevation of 50 ft (15 m).

How many runways does Buds Ferry Airport have?

Buds Ferry Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,000 ft / 914 m.

What time zone is Buds Ferry Airport in?

Buds Ferry Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Buds Ferry Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Buds Ferry Airport is approximately 10.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Buds Ferry Airport?

The nearest airport to Buds Ferry Airport is Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field (NYG), about 2.8 nm to the wsw, followed by Finagin Airfield and Chimney View Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Buds Ferry Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.