KCGS · CGS
College Park Airport
College Park, MarylandElevation 48 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
15/33
RWY 15138°T
Landing length (LDA)2,176 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA2,980 / 2,980 / 2,740 ft
Displaced threshold564 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
RWY 33318°T
Landing length (LDA)2,675 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA2,980 / 2,980 / 2,846 ft
Displaced threshold171 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2R)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
College Park Airport is in College Park, Maryland. Field elevation 48 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDREW MYERS
Manager phone301-864-5844
AttendedDaily, 0700–2200
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKCGS / CGS
SectionalWASHINGTON
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionMaryland
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.9806, -76.9223
Distance from city1 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A-1+
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.975
UNICOM122.975
FREQUENCIES
Communications
119.85
POTOMAC APP/DEP
A/D
121.225
AWOS 3
AWOS
122.975
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
122.975
CTAF
CTAF
122.975
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›+15 FT FENCE 87 FT R AT THR; -6 FT DITCH 65 FT L AT THR.
›EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
›ACTVT REIL RWY 15 & 33; PAPI RWY 15 & 33; MIRL RWY 15/33 - CTAF.
›+33 FT RAILROAD, 117 FM THR WITH OBS LTS.
›APCH SLOPE AT CL 20:1 FM DSPLCD THR AND CENTERLINE.
›FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-599-3874.
›COMPLIANCE WITH 14CFR SECTION 93.335 IS REQUIRED BEFORE PILOTS MAY OPERATE TO/FROM THIS AIRPORT.
›DEER AND OTHER WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
›NO STUDENT TGL OR SOLO OPNS PERMITTED.
›AER 15 HEAVY SMOKE & FIREFIGHTING TRAINING OPNS INTERMITTENTLY IN PROGRESS.
›NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES IN EFFECT CTC AMGR 301-864-5844.
›NO ACFT OVR 12500 LBS MFR GWT; HELS ONLY WITH 24 HR PPR - CALL AMGR 301-864-5844.
›BLDG 0.1 NM S OF ARPT 23 FT AGL LGTD.
›ACFT HANDLING FEE IF RELOCATION TO/FROM FUEL AREA RQRD BY ARPT PSNL.
›HEL RAMP FEE; WAIVED IF UNDER 3500 LBS OR MIN FUEL PURCHASE.
›TSNT PRKG: FIRST 4 HRS FREE; FEE AFT, WAIVED W/MIN FUEL PURCHASE; OVNGT FEE.
›NO TKOFS 2200-0700; LNDG ONLY.
›THE MARYLAND NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK & PLANNING CMSN.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KCGS have a METAR?
Yes. KCGS is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KCGS have a TAF?
When KCGS issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KCGS?
KCGS sits at 48 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KCGS?
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.