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Chesapeake Ranch Airport

Lusby, MarylandElevation 116 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,500 ft

13/31
Dimensions
2,500 x 50 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Edge lights
LOW
RWY 13
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 31
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

Chesapeake Ranch Airport is in Lusby, Maryland. Field elevation 116 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerBERNARD WUNDER
Manager phone443-624-5548
AttendedDaily, 0700–2200
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMD50
SectionalWASHINGTON
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionMaryland
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.3612, -76.4052
Distance from city4 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
UNICOM122.700
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.700
UNICOM
UNICOM

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›VFR ONLY.
›NON COML FLD FOR PVT USE OF CHESAPEAKE RANCH ESTATES MEMBERS & GUESTS ONLY.
›FOR CD CTC PATUXENT APCH AT 301-342-3740, WHEN PATUXENT APCH IS CLSD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-640-4124.
›ACTVT LIRL RWY 13/31 - UNICOM.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗MD50 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MD50 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for MD50. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does MD50 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for MD50. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at MD50?
MD50 sits at 116 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MD50?
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.