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Potomac Airfield (KVKX)

Friendly, MD

Airport Information

Static weather from nearby KADW (6.1 NM away).

Weather observed .

Flight Category:
VFR
Winds:
180° at 3 knots
Clouds:
17000 feet (BKN)
Visibility:
10+ SM
Elevation:
117.7 ft (35.9 m)
Ctrl Tower:
No
Runways:
06/24 (2665x40)
Potomac Airfield Pilot Reviews:

Maurice I.

May 26, 2025

Fuel card needed prior to getting fuel at airfield. See airport website under "Fuel Discount" for directions on how to obtain a fuel card. A fuel card can be temporarily supplied to you via Aero Elite flight school (formerly GT Aviation) during Aero Elites business hours for an additional $1 per gallon surcharge.

Lazy A.

September 10, 2021

PAPI glideslope is 5° to avoid trees, so anticipate a slightly steeper approach, especially into 24.

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Remarks

Airport within flt rstrd zone (frz).

APT Lighting Schedule: Mirl runway 06/24 opr ss-sr; to actvt otr times and actvt papi runway 06 & 24 - CTAF.

Beacon Lens Color: Rotg BCN located 1000 ft N of airport.

For aces pilot must be pre-apvd threshold. tsa md3 program. to apply for frz access, see airport website.

For cd contact potomac approach at 866-599-3874.

Frz pilots must file frz scty fp threshold. 703-771-3476.

Noise abatement procedures: avoid takeoff 2200-0700.

Note: SuperAWOS/Automated UNICOM avbl (AUNICOM) 3 clicks for WX 4 clicks for radio check

Rentals available at 301-292-9700.

Runway 06 Controlling Object Clearance Slope: Approach ratio 20:1 at centerlines to dsplcd threshold.

Runway Information

Identifier:
RWY 06
Dimensions:
2665x40
Surface:
Asphalt
Elevation:
109ft
Traffic Pattern:
Left
Approach Lighting:
None
Visual Slope Indicator:
PAPI-2L
Displaced Threshold:
376ft
06
Wind: 180° at 3 kts

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Radio Frequencies

CTAF:
122.800 MHz
UNICOM:
122.800 MHz
Potomac Approach:
DC FRZ: 124.7
DC FRZ: 125.65
Potomac Departure:
DC FRZ: 124.7
DC FRZ: 125.65