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Weide (Aberdeen Proving Ground) Army Heliport

Gunpowder, MarylandElevation 21 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 1,704 ft

H1
Dimensions
80 x 80 ft
Surface
Asphalt
RWY H1
01/19
Dimensions
1,704 x 85 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Edge lights
MED
RWY 01
RWY 19

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Weide (Aberdeen Proving Ground) Army Heliport is in Gunpowder, Maryland. Field elevation 21 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipArmy owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerSTATE ARMY AVIATION OFFICER
Manager phone410-436-3536
AttendedALL TUE-FRI, 0630–1700 EXCLD HOL.
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKEDG
SectionalWASHINGTON
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionMaryland
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.3916, -76.2911
Distance from city2 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
Traffic pattern alt700 ft MSL
CTAF126.200
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119
POTOMAC APP/DEP
A/D
126.2
CTAF
CTAF
126.2
OPS
OPS

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›(A70) FUEL: J8.
›'ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT' TRAFFIC ONLY. NO FIX WING TRAFFIC ALLOWED.
›HELIPORT LIES W/IN R 4001A APPROACH/DEPART HELIPORT WEST AND NORTH DO NOT FLY BYD 4,500 SOUTH OF RY.
›VFR ADVISORY ON 126.2/229.4. VFR ADVISORY AVBL 0800-1630 MON-FRI OTHER TIMES ON PRIOR REQUEST.
›MISC: WX BRIEFING SVC AVBL 24/7 15 OWS, SCOTT AFB DSN 312-576-9697, COM 618-256-9697 NIPRNET HTTPS://OWS.SCOTT.AF.MI
›HELICOPTER NVG OPNS SUNSET TO 2400.
›CTC AR OPS ON 126.2/229.4/241.0.
›SOUTH END OF LANDING STRIP COORDS/ELEVATION - 39-23-39.1360N 76-17-28.9320W/ 14.1 FT.
›WHEN FLT OPS CLSD, ACTVT MIRL - CTAF.
›700 FT WEST TRAFFIC PATTERN ONLY FOR ROTARY WING ACFT.
›HELICOPTER LANDING STRIP.
›FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-429-5882.
›24/7 PHONE MARYLAND JOINT OPERATIONS CENTER 410-702-9000.
›RSTD: ALL TRAN ACFT 24 HR PPR TUE-FRI ONLY.
›REMARKS- WKD MISC: 4AGPU, FUEL- TUUE-FRI CTC 576-9755/9702, 618-256-9755/9702 C540-349-7526 C866-598-9525, C703-563-3224.
›MULT HELICOPTER SLING LOAD BLOCKS SW SOD.
›H1 PAD LIMITED TO DAY ONLY.
›126.2, CTAF, 3 CLICKS FOR AWOS AND 4 CLICKS FOR COMM CHECK.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗KEDG on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KEDG have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for KEDG. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does KEDG have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for KEDG. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KEDG?
KEDG sits at 21 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KEDG?
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.