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2MD8

Greater Gortner Airport

Oakland, MarylandElevation 2,500 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,034 ft

04/22
Dimensions
2,034 x 50 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 04
RWY 22

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Greater Gortner Airport is in Oakland, Maryland. Field elevation 2,500 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerTHOMAS SWARTZENTRUBER
Manager phone(301) 616-4766
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA2MD8
SectionalCINCINNATI
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)ELKINS
RegionMaryland
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.3334, -79.4414
Distance from city5 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
›DETERMINATION PENDING
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗2MD8 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 2MD8 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 2MD8. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 2MD8 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 2MD8. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 2MD8?
2MD8 sits at 2,500 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 2MD8?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.