Airports / Maryland / FDK
Frederick Municipal Airport.
Frederick, Maryland · 303 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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86 ratings
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Operators based
303
Elevation ft
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
24 nm
To the nearest alternate
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Frederick, Maryland, Frederick Municipal Airport (KFDK / FDK) operates as a general aviation field. Field elevation is 303 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list FDK as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR, 24 nm), Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (MRB, 28 nm), and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD, 29 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 5,819-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
Trip costs from FDK are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from FDK to plan your flight.
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Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Signature Flight Support Frederick
Your FBO? Claim it, freeLess than an hour from Washington D.C, the city of Frederick, Maryland. Frederick has scenic landscapes that provide thrill seekers with adventure, delightful cuisine served up in Civil War-era buildings and unique specialty shops, galleries, and theaters. Hike on the Appalachian Trail, visit Maryland’s largest brewery or check out the local museum. A hip and historic county.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 07:00-20:00; fueling 24 hours
- Unicom 130.275
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- +17 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KFDK
IATA
FDK
FAA / Local
FDK
Elevation
303 ft
Coordinates
39.4176° N · 77.3743° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs MD fields
state range 11–2,933 ft
At 303 ft, FDK sits higher than 78% of the 18 Maryland fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,819 ft
- 05/235,819 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 12/303,599 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,819 ft
FDK's 5,819 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 24nmHGRHagerstown Regional Richard A Henson FieldHagerstown
- 28nmMRBEastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd FieldMartinsburg
- 29nmIADWashington Dulles International AirportDulles
- 35nmFMEFort Meade Executive AirportFort Meade(Odenton)
- 36nmBWIBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall AirportBaltimore
- 37nmDCARonald Reagan Washington National AirportWashington
Location
Open the full mapKFDK · Frederick Municipal Airport · Frederick, MD
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FDK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 175 nm | 48m |
| Boston (BED) | 331 nm | 1h 10m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 483 nm | 1h 31m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 503 nm | 1h 34m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 777 nm | 2h 12m |
| Miami (MIA) | 831 nm | 2h 20m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,021 nm | 2h 46m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,059 nm | 2h 52m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FDK?
- Frederick Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 5,819 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at FDK?
- Frederick Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,819 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Frederick Municipal Airport?
- One FBO serves FDK: Signature Flight Support Frederick. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to FDK?
- The closest alternate is Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR), about 24 nm away, followed by Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (MRB) at 28 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FDK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 1h 10m (331 nm), Nashville about 1h 31m (483 nm), Chicago about 1h 34m (503 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.