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FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 11/27/2025 - 1/22/2026
| Ops | Comms | Services | Owner | Runways | IFR Procs | Current NOTAMs | Remarks |
| FAA/ICAO Identifier: | HEF / KHEF |
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| Lat/Lng: | 38.7210247222, -77.5151047222 38-43-15.6890N, 077-30-54.3770W Estimated by 3rd Party Survey on 12/08/2021 |
| Elevation: | 192 feet Surveyed by 3rd Party Survey on 12/08/2021 |
| Magnetic Variation: | 10W,(2000), [-11W (2025)] |
| Sectional: | WASHINGTON |
| From City: | 28nm WSW of Washington |
| Use: | Open to the public |
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| Ownership: | Publicly owned |
| Activation: | 12/1964 |
| Attended: | All year Every day 0630-2230 (local) |
| Control Tower: | yes 0630-2230 (local) |
| Type: | ATCT |
| Hours: | 16 |
| Days Tower Operational: | ALL |
| Airspace Class: | D,E,Class D Svc 0630-2230; Other Times Class E |
| ARTCC: | Washington(ZDC)Washington Center |
| FSS: | Leesburg FSS(DCA) |
| NOTAMs and Weather: | HEFNOTAM-D service at airport |
| Pattern Altitude: | TPA - 1200 MSL Single Engine & Light Twin Aircraft; 1500 MSL Medium Twin & Turboprop Aircraft; 1000 MSL Helicopter. |
| Wind Indicator: | Lighted |
| Segmented Circle: | yes |
| Lights: | When Air Traffic Control Tower Closed Activate MALSR Runway 16L; Malsf Runway 34R; Reils Runway 16R & 34L; HIRL Runway 16L/34R, MIRL Runway 16R/34L - CTAF. |
| Beacon: | Sunset-Sunrise |
| Landing Fee: | no |
| CTAF: | 133.100 | |||||
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| Weather: | AWOS-3PT 703-361-6160 | |||||
| ATIS: | 125.175 703-361-6160 operates continuously | |||||
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| Clearance: |
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| Approach: |
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| Departure: |
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| Other: | ---HYPER 133.0 ---HYPER 288.35 ---STAR 120.45 ---STAR 126.75 ---STAR 128.525 ---STAR 133.0 ---STAR 288.35 ---STAR 306.925 ---STAR 307.2 ---COATT 128.525 ---COATT 306.925 ---GABBE 128.525 ---GABBE 306.925 ---HIICH 128.525 ---HIICH 306.925 ---TIKEE 120.45 ---TIKEE 306.925 ---CD/P 120.2 ;WHEN HEF TWR CLSD ---TRSTN 126.75 ---TRSTN 307.2 ---DP 128.525 ---DP 306.925 ---GIBBZ 120.45 ---GIBBZ 306.925 | |||||
| Master Airport: | PCT (POTOMAC TRACON) | |||||
| Fuel: | Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue) Jet A - Kerosene, freeze point -40C |
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| Airframe Repair: | Major |
| Powerplant Repair: | Major |
| Bottled Oxygen: | Low pressure |
| Bulk Oxygen: | High/Low pressure |
| Transient Storage: | Hanger,Tie-Down |
| Other Services: | Avionics, Charter, Pilot Instruction, Aircraft Rental, Aircraft Sales |
Based Aircraft
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Annual Operations
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Ownership
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| Runways: | 16L/34R 16R/34L |
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| Length: | 6200 feet by State on 12/08/2021 |
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| Width: | 100 feet |
| Surface: | Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Fair Condition |
| Surface Treatment: | Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved |
| Weight Capacity: | Single Wheel aircraft: 50,000 lbs Dual Wheel aircraft: 140,000 lbs |
| Runway Lights Edge Intensity: | High Intensity |
| End 16L | End 34R | |
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| True Alignment: | 151,(140 Magnetic) | 331,(320 Magnetic) |
| ILS Type: | LOC/GS | |
| Right Hand Pattern: | Yes | |
| Runway Markings: | Precision Instrument,Good Condition | Nonprecision Instrument,Good Condition |
| Elevation at End: | 192.2' MSL | 177.4' MSL |
| Elevation at Touchdown Zone: | 192.2' MSL | 177.5' MSL |
| Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: | 55' AGL | 40' AGL |
| Visual Glide Path Angle: | 3.00° | 3.00° |
| Visual Glide Slope Indicator: | 4-light PAPI on left side of runway | 4-light PAPI on left side of runway |
| Approach Lights: | MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights | MALSF - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers |
| Objects: | Trees | Trees |
| Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): | Precision Instrument Runway | Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile |
| Object Clearance Slope: | 29:1 | 25:1 |
| Object Height: | 55' AGL | 63' AGL |
| Object Distance: | 1822' Along centerline 358' Right of centerline | 1794' Along centerline 329' Right of centerline |
| Length: | 3715 feet by 3rd Party Survey on 12/08/2021 |
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| Width: | 75 feet |
| Surface: | Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Excellent Condition |
| Surface Treatment: | NONE |
| Weight Capacity: | Single Wheel aircraft: 30,000 lbs |
| Runway Lights Edge Intensity: | Med Intensity |
| End 16R | End 34L | |
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| True Alignment: | 151,(140 Magnetic) | 331,(320 Magnetic) |
| Right Hand Pattern: | Yes | |
| Runway Markings: | Nonprecision Instrument,Good Condition | Nonprecision Instrument,Good Condition |
| Elevation at End: | 185.7' MSL | 175.1' MSL |
| Elevation at Touchdown Zone: | 185.7' MSL | 181.3' MSL |
| Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: | 54' AGL | 43' AGL |
| Visual Glide Path Angle: | 3.00° | 3.00° |
| Visual Glide Slope Indicator: | 2-light PAPI on left side of runway | 2-light PAPI on left side of runway |
| Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL): | Yes | Yes |
| Objects: | Tree | Trees |
| Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77): | Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile | Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile |
| Object Clearance Slope: | 24:1 | 16:1 |
| Object Height: | 64' AGL | 39' AGL |
| Object Distance: | 1782' Along centerline 150' Left of centerline | 849' Along centerline 10' Left of centerline |
| • | Birds & Deer on & in Vicinity of Airport. |
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| • | Helicopter Operations Over Residential Areas Blw 1000 ft Should be Avoided; Contact Airport Manager 703-361-1882 for Info. |
| • | US Customs Available Mon-Sun 1000-0400Z. Call Command Center 703-661-2800 for Apntmt. 24 Hour Notice Rqrd. All Wkend Flights Must be Arngd Before 1700 Local on Fri Before. |
| • | for Cd When Air Traffic Control Tower is Closed Contact Potomac Approach at 866-709-4993. |
| • | Trml Apn for Transient and US Cust Prkg. |
| • | Taxiway B Safety Area Wid 44 ft Laterally East Side from Taxiway E to Taxiway G. |
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