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Small airport

Potomac Airfield

ICAO VKX🇺🇸 Friendly
Coordinates
38.7476°N, 76.9572°W
Elevation
118 ft (36 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MD
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
10.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:27
Sunrise
05:58
Sunset
20:31
Civil dusk
21:02

About 14h 33m 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 Potomac Airfield

Potomac Airfield, also known as Potomac Airport, a privately owned, public-use airport located in the Friendly census-designated place in unincorporated Prince George's County, Maryland, United States ; it has a Fort Washington postal address. It is a general aviation airport, and there is no scheduled airline service available.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 242,665 ft / 812 m40 ftAsph/ ConcUnlitOpen

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
WASHINGTON-TRI AREA CLASS B AREA AClass BControlledGND10000 ft MSL
WASHINGTON-TRI AREA CLASS B AREA BClass BControlled1500 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
WASHINGTON-TRI AREA CLASS B AREA CClass BControlled2500 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
WASHINGTON-TRI AREA CLASS B AREA DClass BControlled3500 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
WASHINGTON DC SFRA ADIZSpecial useRestrictedGND17999 ft MSL
WASHINGTON DC SFRA FRZSpecial 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
Washington Monument554 ft26 ft
WMAL-FM Woodbridge495 ft358 ft
143469 ft105 ft
CEB Tower At Central Place390 ft128 ft
1812 North Moore Street390 ft75 ft
Central Place Residential354 ft89 ft
Turnberry Tower312 ft115 ft
Rosslyn Metro Center II299 ft180 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Potomac Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Potomac Airfield located?

Potomac Airfield is small airport located in Friendly, United States, at an elevation of 118 ft (36 m).

How many runways does Potomac Airfield have?

Potomac Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 2,665 ft / 812 m.

What time zone is Potomac Airfield in?

Potomac Airfield is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Potomac Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Potomac Airfield is approximately 10.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Potomac Airfield?

The nearest airport to Potomac Airfield is Joint Base Andrews (ADW), about 5.7 nm to the ne, followed by Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Maryland Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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