FAA Information Effective: May 15, 2025
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(KVKX) Potomac Airfield
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Overview
Attendance:
Attended
Year-round, 7 Days a Week,0700-2200
FAA
Runways:
06/24
Runway length: 2,665 ft (812 m)
Elevation:
118 ft (Estimated)
Tower:
No
Airspace:
Unknown
Fees:
None
Timezone:
EDT (UTC-04:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:52 am - 8:19 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:50 pm
(Today)
(Today)
-
5:20 am
(Tomorrow)
(Tomorrow)
Runway
Satellite
Sectional
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Local Food/Lodging/Activities
Local Attractions
Local Activities
Restaurants
Hotels and Lodging
Travel Discounts
Top China
(301) 203-0858
Seaside Seafood
(301) 868-6788
Darrahs Cafe
(301) 203-4888
VKX
Washington DC
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Top China
Seaside Seafood
Darrahs Cafe
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Runway 06/24
Dimensions:
2,665 × 40 ft
(812 × 12 m)
(812 × 12 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | 06 | 24 |
| Elevation: | 108.9 ft | 117.7 ft |
| Heading: | 059° magnetic 048° true | 239° magnetic 228° true |
| Gradient: | 0.33% up | 0.33% down |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | non-precision, in Good condition | non-standard, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | 376 ft | 90 ft |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | Trees, 192 ft Left ft of center, 202 ft high, 1,090 ft from end, 4:1 clearance slope | Trees, 70 ft Left ft of center, 88 ft high, 1,339 ft from end, 12:1 clearance slope |
| Comments: | Apch Ratio 20:1 At Cntrln to Dsplcd Thr. FAA Rwy 06 Has +60 Ft Trees 240 Ft R At Thr. FAA Rwy 06 PAPI Cntrln Use Only. FAA | Apch Slope 15:1 At Cntrln to Dsplcd Thr. FAA Basic Mkgs Plus Field Carrier Ldg Practice (Fclp) Mkgs. FAA |
TFRs
Location: VKX
Please verify all content below using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.
TFR count: 1 (Partial information shown. Follow links to see full TFR descriptions.)
| Number: | Effective Date: (UTC) | Expiration Date: (UTC) | Description: |
|---|---|---|---|
ACTIVE 4/9433 | 09/03/2024 2030 | SECURITY INSTRUCTIONS, WASHINGTON, DC.
THIS NOTAM
REFERENCES THE WASHINGTON DC SPECIAL FLIGHT RULES AREA (SFRA) ONLY |
NOTAMs
Location: VKX
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 6
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/104 | 09/04/2024 1827 | AIRSPACE SEE FDC 4/2565 ZDC SECURITY INSTRUCTIONS | |
| 12/403 | 01/01/2023 0500 | RWY 24 LEFT TFC PATTERN | |
| 04/406 | 04/21/2025 0458 | 06/04/2025 0456 | OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2019-AEA-6881-OE) 384035N0765009W (7.0NM SE VKX) 1049FT (824FT AGL) U/S |
| 09/120 | 09/04/2024 1844 | AIRSPACE SEE FDC 4/1783, 4/1789, 4/9433 ZDC SECURITY INSTRUCTIONS | |
| 03/306 | 03/17/2025 1456 | RWY 06 RWY END ID LGT U/S | |
| 12/402 | 01/01/2023 0500 | RWY 06 LEFT TFC PATTERN | |
Additional Remarks
Airport Within Flt Rstrd Zone (Frz).
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
For Aces Pilot Must be Pre-Apvd Thru Tsa Md3 Program. to Apply for Frz Access, See Airport Website.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
For Clearance Delivery Contact Potomac Approach at 866-599-3874.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Frz Pilots Must File Frz Scty Fp Thru 703-771-3476.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement Procedures: Avoid Takeoff 2200-0700.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rentals Avbl At 301-292-9700.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Security: Expect 24 Hr Surveillance: Civil & Mil, Ground and Air.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Sfra or Ifr Fp Does not Grant Frz Asp Aces.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Unlimited Vehicle Access to Acft Movement Areas.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Visitors Please Tune 122.85 for Parking Instructions & Gnd Svcs.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
SuperAWOS/Automated UNICOM avbl (AUNICOM) 3 clicks for WX 4 clicks for radio check
Source:
AM
Airport Manager
Noise Abatement
Instrument Procedures
Data Cycle:
Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 38.74864, -76.95592
- 38° 44′ 55.1″ N, 76° 57′ 21.3″ W
- 38° 44.919′ N, 76° 57.355′ W
ARTCC:
Washington (ZDC)
App/Depart Control Facility:
PCT
Chart:
NACO: Washington Sectional
FSS:
Leesburg (DCA)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
11W (2000)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
Yes
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Rotg Bcn Located 1000 Ft N of Arpt.
FAA
Mirl Rwy 06/24 Opr Ss-Sr; to Actvt Other Times and Actvt PAPI Rwy 06 & 24 - CTAF.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach(S) Departure(S) | 125.65 | DC FRZ | Potomac |
| Approach/Departure | 124.7 | DC FRZ | Potomac |
| Clearance Delivery Phone | (866) 599-3874 | Potomac Approach | |
| CTAF | 122.8 | ||
| IRONS STAR | 126.4 | Potomac | |
| TIKEE STAR | 120.45 | Potomac | |
| UNICOM | 122.8 |
Navaids
Services
Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
None
Bulk Oxygen:
None
Customs:
None
Transportation:
None Reported
AM
Activities:
Intensive Flight Training
AM
Camping On Field:
None Reported
Aircraft & Activity
Webcams
METARs
TAFs
Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
David Wartofsky
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 248-5720 (Office)
Owner
Copley Investments
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-6828 (Office)