42MD
Herrington Field
Oakland, MarylandElevation 2,470 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
03/21
RWY 03
RWY 21
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Herrington Field is in Oakland, Maryland. Field elevation 2,470 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJASON D. SNYDER
Manager phone(301) 616-0401
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA42MD
SectionalCINCINNATI
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)ELKINS
RegionMaryland
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.4683, -79.4253
Distance from city4 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›PHONE REQ
›FOR CD CTC CLARKSBURG APCH AT 304-842-2011, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0226.
›PRVDD VFR/PVT USE.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 42MD have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 42MD. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 42MD have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 42MD. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 42MD?
42MD sits at 2,470 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 42MD?
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.