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W48

Essex Skypark Airport

Baltimore, MarylandElevation 15 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 3,000 ft

16/34
Dimensions
2,081 x 30 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 16147°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 34327°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2R)
Traffic patternLeft
16W/34W
Dimensions
3,000 x 300 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 16W
RWY 34W

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Essex Skypark Airport is in Baltimore, Maryland. Field elevation 15 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJEFF AUEN
Manager phone443-996-1743
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAW48
SectionalWASHINGTON
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionMaryland
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.2626, -76.4330
Distance from city3 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.700
UNICOM122.700
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.700
CTAF
CTAF
122.700
UNICOM
UNICOM

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›TGL NA.
›ARPT EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959; SPB AIRSPACING NO OBJECTION.
›ACTVT REIL RWY 16 & 34; MIRL RWY 16/34 - CTAF.
›FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-429-5882.
›PLA & HEL PAT NA. PPR FOR MIL, EMERG & MED ACFT.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗W48 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does W48 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for W48. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does W48 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for W48. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at W48?
W48 sits at 15 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for W48?
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.