KFDK Frederick Municipal Airport
Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK) is a towered general-aviation airport in Frederick, Maryland, at 303 ft elevation, with 2 runways: 05/23 (5,819 ft), 12/30 (3,599 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KFDK · FAA FDK · IATA FDK |
|---|---|
| Location | Frederick, MD · 39.4176, -77.3743 |
| Elevation | 303 ft MSL (92 m) |
| Tower | 132.4 MHz (Frederick Tower) |
| ATIS/AWOS | 124.875 MHz |
| FAA charts | 15 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KFDK METAR and TAF
METAR KFDK 010455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/06 A3052 RMK AO2 T00570057 401690019| Wind | Calm |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Clear below 12,000 ft (automated) |
| Temperature / dew point | 6°C (43°F) / 6°C (43°F) · spread 0°C — fog or low cloud possible |
| Altimeter | 30.52 inHg (1034 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · T00570057: temperature 5.7°C, dew point 5.7°C
KFDK does not issue a TAF. Check the TAF of the nearest larger airport, or an area forecast in an official briefing.
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 / 23 | 5,819 × 100 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 12 / 30 | 3,599 × 75 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | POTOMAC APP/DEP | 126.75 |
| ATIS / AWOS | ATIS/AWOS 3 | 124.875 |
| Clearance delivery | POTOMAC CLNC DEL | 126.9 |
| CTAF | 132.4 | |
| Radio (FSS) | LEESBURG RDO | 109.0 |
| Tower | Frederick Tower | 132.4 |
| UNICOM | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KFDK before you fly.
FAA charts for KFDK — d-TPP 2611
15 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 4
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 5
Arrivals (STAR) 2
Minimums, hot spots and notices 3
KFDK on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.