{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Airport", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "United States of America", "addressLocality": "Frederick" }, "airlines": [ "Regional and charter operators" ], "amenityFeature": [ { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time", "value": "45 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time", "value": "90 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time", "value": "90 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "International to International Connection Time", "value": "120 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Interline Connection Time", "value": "0 minutes" } ], "city": "Frederick", "code": "FDK", "connection_tips": "Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK) is a vital general aviation reliever for the Washington, D. C. metropolitan area and serves as the national headquarters for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). Because it primarily handles private and corporate traffic, connections here are focused on transitions to ground transport or onward general aviation legs. The airport is situated in complex Class D airspace and is located within the 60-nautical-mile radius of the DC Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA). Pilots connecting through FDK must ensure they have completed the mandatory FAA SFRA training and should be prepared for a non-radar environment where the tower relies on position reports.\n\nIt is a standard tip to call the tower 7 to 10 miles out to facilitate sequencing. The facilities at FDK are top-tier for a municipal field. Signature Aviation and Frederick Flight Center (FBOs) provide full-service fueling, hangar space, and concierge services. For a unique layover experience, the Airways Inn of Frederick is located on-field in the main terminal building, offering a classic hundred-dollar hamburger dining experience with a view of the primary 5,819-foot runway (5/23). Ground connections to major cities are excellent; the airport is at the intersection of I-70 and I-270, placing Baltimore and D.\n\nC. within a 50-to-60-minute drive. While there is no direct rail link at the airport, the MARC Train station in downtown Frederick (2 miles away) provides weekday commuter service to D. C.'s Union Station. Rental cars are available on-site through FBOs, and rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are highly active in the area. Visitors should also explore the AOPA National Aviation Community Center on the field if time permits.", "country": "United States of America", "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/us.png", "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD", "frequent_traveler_tip": [ "Complete FAA SFRA training before flying near the Washington area.", "Call tower early, as training traffic can make sequencing busy.", "Signature and Frederick Flight Center provide strong FBO support on-field.", "Airways Inn is a solid on-field stop with runway views.", "The AOPA headquarters on-field is worth a visit during longer stops." ], "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Frederick+Municipal+Airport", "google_maps_reviews": { "rating": 0.0, "recent_reviews": [], "total_reviews": 0 }, "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD", "iataCode": "FDK", "icao": "KFDK", "international": false, "last_modified": "June 2026", "last_updated": "2026-03-29", "latitude": 39.417598724399994, "layover_planner_info": "Airways Inn restaurant in main terminal with runway views. Full FBO services and rental cars available. MARC Train station 2 miles away provides weekday commuter service to Washington D.C.", "longitude": -77.3742980957, "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45, "mct_domestic_to_international": 90, "mct_interline": 110, "mct_international_to_domestic": 90, "mct_international_to_international": 120, "missed_connection_help": "Contact Signature Aviation or Frederick Flight Center FBOs for charter coordination. Ground transportation to Baltimore or Washington D.C. via I-70/I-270. Emergency assistance through airport operations.", "name": "Frederick Municipal Airport", "region": "MD", "related_airports": [ { "code": "GAI", "name": "Montgomery County Airpark" }, { "code": "HGR", "name": "Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field" } ], "terminal_info": "Frederick Municipal Airport operates from The Delaplaine Building, named after Lt. William Delaplaine III, which houses the famous Airways Inn restaurant providing runway views and classic aviation dining. The airport features two asphalt runways: the primary Runway 05/23 measuring 5,819 feet by 100 feet (extended in 2020) with full parallel taxiway, and crosswind Runway 12/30 at 3,600 feet by 75 feet. An air traffic control tower with Class D airspace was commissioned in 2012, supporting precision and non-precision instrument approaches.\n\nSignature Aviation provides comprehensive FBO services including full-service and self-service 100LL fuel, Jet A fuel, aircraft maintenance, hangar space, and concierge services. Frederick Flight Center offers state-of-the-art flight training affiliated with University of Maryland-Eastern Shore and Community College of Baltimore County. Additional tenant services include Bravo Flight Training and Maintenance, and Advanced Helicopter Concepts specializing in helicopter training and aerial services.\n\nThe airport serves as a designated FAA reliever facility for the Washington D.C. area, operating 24/7 for general aviation with modern navigation aids and professional ground handling. Located outside the D.C. Special Flight Rules Area, it provides convenient access via I-70 and I-270 corridors. Annual operations exceed 165,000, supporting the region's aerospace industry while providing emergency services base for Royal Flying Doctor Service and essential transportation infrastructure for central Maryland's business and recreational aviation community.", "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/america/usa/airports.php" }