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Small airport

Chesapeake Ranch Airport

ICAO MD50🇺🇸 Lusby
Coordinates
38.3612°N, 76.4052°W
Elevation
116 ft (35 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MD
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
11° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:26
Sunrise
05:57
Sunset
20:28
Civil dusk
20:59

About 14h 31m 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 Chesapeake Ranch Airport

Chesapeake Ranch Airport is a small airport in Lusby, United States. It sits at an elevation of 116 ft (35 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft / 762 m with a hard surface. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Mears Creek Airfield (4MD0), about 3.7 nm to the wnw.

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
13 / 312,500 ft / 762 m50 ftAsphUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PATUXENT RIVER CLASS DClass DControlledGND2500 ft MSL
PATUXENT RIVER CLASS DClass DControlledGND2500 ft MSL
PATUXENT RIVER CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 ft MSL
R4008 0700-2300 LCL DAILY; OTH TIMES AS SPECIFIED BY NOTAMSpecial useRestrictedFL250FL850
R4006 0700-2300 LCL DAILY; OTH TIMES AS SPECIFIED BY NOTAMSpecial useRestricted3500 ft MSL25000 ft MSL
WASHINGTON DC SFRA ADIZSpecial useRestrictedGND17999 ft MSL
R4007 0700-2300 LCL DAILY; OTH TIMES AS SPECIFIED BY NOTAMSpecial useRestrictedGND4999 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
Obstacle502 ft151 ft
Obstacle449 ft125 ft
Obstacle420 ft141 ft
Obstacle400 ft148 ft
Obstacle374 ft128 ft
Obstacle266 ft217 ft
Obstacle262 ft82 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Chesapeake Ranch Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Chesapeake Ranch Airport located?

Chesapeake Ranch Airport is small airport located in Lusby, United States, at an elevation of 116 ft (35 m).

How many runways does Chesapeake Ranch Airport have?

Chesapeake Ranch Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,500 ft / 762 m.

What time zone is Chesapeake Ranch Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Chesapeake Ranch Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Chesapeake Ranch Airport is approximately 11° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Chesapeake Ranch Airport?

The nearest airport to Chesapeake Ranch Airport is Mears Creek Airfield (4MD0), about 3.7 nm to the wnw, followed by Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) and St. Mary's County Regional Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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