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Davis Airstrip

Laytonsville, MarylandElevation 630 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,600 ft

08/26
Dimensions
2,600 x 50 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
RWY 0866°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 26246°T
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

Davis Airstrip is in Laytonsville, Maryland. Field elevation 630 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerALICIA HARVEY STANLEY
Manager phone301-253-2897
AttendedALL MON-FRI, DAWN–DUSK
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAW50
SectionalWASHINGTON
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionMaryland
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.2445, -77.1486
Distance from city3 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
Traffic pattern alt800 ft MSL
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ESTAB PRIOR TO 1959.
›ARPT CLSD DUSK-DAWN.
›BIRDS & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
›TOUCH & GO OPS NA.
›FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-429-5882.
›POND 80 FT R OF THR.
›UNICOM UNMON.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗W50 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does W50 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for W50. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does W50 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for W50. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at W50?
W50 sits at 630 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for W50?
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.