KNHK
Airport
Patuxent River NAS (Trapnell Field)
Patuxent River, Maryland

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 03/21/2024 - 5/16/2024

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Current NOTAMs Remarks

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:NHK / KNHK
Lat/Lng:38.2863336111, -76.4099713889
38-17-10.8010N, 076-24-35.8970W
Estimated by 3rd Party Survey on 10/08/2021
Elevation:38 feet Surveyed by 3rd Party Survey on 10/08/2021
Magnetic Variation:10W,(1985), [-11W (2024)]
Sectional:WASHINGTON
From City: in Patuxent River

Operations

Use:Private
Ownership:Navy owned
Activation:02/1944
Attended:All year Every day 1200-0400Z++.
Closed Holidays.
Control Tower:yes 24 HRS++ MON-SUN, OTHER TIMES BY NOTAM. (local)
Type:ATCT-RATCF
Days Tower Operational:WDE
Airspace Class:D,E,Class D Svc 1200-0400Z++ Mon-Fri, 1300-2300Z++ Sat-Sun, Clsd Hol; Other Times Class E
Tower Radar:ASR,1200-0400Z++ MON-FRI, 1300-2300Z++SAT-SUN.,PAR,1200-0400Z++ MON-FRI, 1300-2300Z++ SAT-SUN.,See Terminal Flip for Radar Minima. ASR-11, Par.
ARTCC:Washington(ZDC)Washington Center
FSS:Leesburg FSS(DCA)
NOTAMs and Weather:DCANOTAM-D service at airport
Wind Indicator:Lighted
Lights:Available only During Hours of Operation.
Beacon:Sunset-Sunrise
Landing Fee:no

Communications

ATIS:322.425
operates continuously
Tower:
Contact 'Patuxent Tower'
123.7,343.65,
340.2X
Ground:
Contact 'Patuxent Ground'
336.4,120.6
Clearance:
135.2,316.125
Approach:
Contact 'PATUXENT' Approach (1200-0400Z++ MON-SUN. OTHER TIMES BY NOTAM.)
121.0 ;165-055 3000 ft & Blw
250.3 ;165-055 3000 ft & Blw
127.95 ;056-164 All Alts
314.0 ;056-164 All Alts
120.05 ;165-055 Abv 3000 ft
281.8 ;165-055 Abv 3000 ft
Departure:
Contact 'PATUXENT' Departure (1200-0400Z++ MON-SUN. OTHER TIMES BY NOTAM.)
121.0 ;165-055 3000 ft & Blw
250.3 ;165-055 3000 ft & Blw
127.95 ;056-164 All Alts
314.0 ;056-164 All Alts
120.05 ;165-055 Abv 3000 ft
281.8 ;165-055 Abv 3000 ft
Emergency:
121.5,243.0
Other:--PMSV METRO 356.2
Master Provides:24
PMSV Available:CONTINUOUS
Tower Remarks:Approach/Departure Service Provided by Potomac Tracon (Pct) App/Departure Control 135.625/269.625 (Mon-Sun 0400-1200Z, Other Times by Notam).

Services

Based Aircraft

Total:0

Annual Operations

Total:0

Ownership

Owner:US Navy
Oceanographic Ofc-Code 3142
Washington, Dc 20373
Manager:Commanding Officer
Naval Air Station
Patuxent River, Md 20670-5409
301-863-3339

Runways

Runways:02/20
06/24
14/32

Runway 02/20

Length:5021 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 09/30/2020
Width:75 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:NONE
Classification (PCN):79 /R/B/W/T, 79 , Rigid, Subgrade Strength Medium (represents > 221 pci), Tire pressure High (no limit), Technical determination
End 02 End 20
True Alignment:008,(357 Magnetic)188,(177 Magnetic)
Runway Markings:Nonprecision Instrument,Good ConditionNonprecision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:37.2' MSL24.6' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:37.2' MSL32.9' MSL

Runway 06/24

Length:11799 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 09/30/2020
Width:200 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:NONE
Classification (PCN):70 /R/B/W/T, 70 , Rigid, Subgrade Strength Medium (represents > 221 pci), Tire pressure High (no limit), Technical determination
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 06 End 24
True Alignment:049,(038 Magnetic)229,(218 Magnetic)
ILS Type:ILS/DME 
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Aircraft Arresting Device:E28
Hook E28(B) (2180 ft).
E28
Hook E28(B) (1499 ft).
Elevation at End:38.6' MSL19.6' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:38.6' MSL19.8' MSL
Approach Lights:ALSF1
OLS.
OLS.
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Runway End Touchdown Lights:Yes 

Runway 14/32

Length:9732 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 09/30/2020
Width:200 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:NONE
Classification (PCN):67 /R/B/W/T, 67 , Rigid, Subgrade Strength Medium (represents > 221 pci), Tire pressure High (no limit), Technical determination
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 14 End 32
True Alignment:126,(115 Magnetic)306,(295 Magnetic)
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Aircraft Arresting Device:E28
Hook E28(B) (1280 ft).
E28
Hook E28(B) (3050 ft).
Elevation at End:26.9' MSL15.6' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:26.9' MSL18.1' MSL
Approach Lights:OLS.OLS.

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

JASU: (Gtc-85) (Ncpp-105) (Nc-8) (Nc-10).
Fuel: 100Ll, a, J5.
Fluid: Sp Low and High Pressure Oxygen Servicing (Low Pressure Oxygen Servicing (Lpox)) Liquid Oxygen Servicing (LOX).
Oil: O-128-133-148-156 (Military).
Transient Alert: Available 1200-23000Z++ Mon-Fri Except Holiday.
Remarks: Operating 1200-0400Z++ Mon-Fri,1300-2300Z++ Sat-Sun, Closed Holiday. See Flip Ap/1 Supplementary Airport Rmk.
Restricted: Prior Permission-No Notam Trml Fac Available. Prior Permission Requests Should be Emailed to PAXPPRS@US.NAVY.MIL to Confirm Receipt of Pprs Call DSN 342-8923, C301-342-8923. Aircraft Must Make Prior Arng and Rcv Prior Permission Fr Host Squadron, or NAS Air Operatons. Limited Ramp Space, and Limited Tran Service Available Expect Delays. Taxiway All Exp Dly Due to Aircraft Wt Limitations.
Caution: Stopping in Restricted Area on Taxiway a, W Taxiway is Proh. Portions of Runway, Taxiway and Aircraft Ramps not Visible Fr Tower. First 1630 ft. Runway 32 may be Closed Dalgt Hour Mon-Sat During VFR. Buildings and Equipment are Located Near the Approach End of Runway 32. Deer and Bird Haz.
Traffic Pattern: VFR Initial at 4 DME (Runway 32 at 3 DME) 2000 ft, Break 1500 ft, Downwind 1000 ft. Reduced Runway Separation Standard in Effect for Local Based USN/USMC Aircraft.
Noise Abatement: Military Aircraft Maintenance at Least 1500 ft Between 3 NM and 10 NM Fr 210 Deg Cw to 240 Deg. No Practice Approach 0300Z++ to 1200Z++ Mon-Fri, Sat Before 1500Z++, Sun Before 1700Z++. Tran Aircraft Practice Approach not to Interfere Basis.
Customs/AG/Immigration: Limited to Aircraft on Official Business at Pax Riv with 72 Hour Prior Notice. Contact Aodo at DSN 342-3836, C301-342-3836.
Misc: Wx Fcst Service Available 0900-0100Z++ Mon-Fri. for Fcst Service All Ot Contact Fwc-N at DSN 565-4555 or C888-745-6899. Wx Obsn and PMSV Mtr Available 1100-0400Z++ Mon-Fri and 1200-2300Z++ Sat-Sun.
for Cd When Nhk Air Traffic Control Tower/Approach are Closed Contact Potomac Approach at 866-640-4124.
Calps: for Info Regard Civil Air Landing Permits Contact Fpl at 301-342-3836 or Email NASPATUXENTRIVERCALPS@US.NAVY.MIL.
Service: No Base Transportation Available.
Misc: Ns Norfolk, Chambers Field Coord All Flight Planning Service. Flight Plans Should be Emailed to W_CNI_NRFK_NSNORFOLK_N32_ATC_USERS@NAVY.MIL or Fax to DSN 565-9680, C757-445-9680. to Confirm Receipt of Flight Plans Call Ns Norfolk, Chambers Field Flight Planning Supervisor at DSN 232-3419/3429, C757-322-3419/3429.

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