Montgomery County Airpark

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Montgomery County Airpark
IATA: GAI – ICAO: KGAI
Summary
Airport type Public
Owner Montgomery County Revenue Authority
Location Gaithersburg, Maryland, U.S.
Elevation AMSL 539 ft / 164.3 m
Coordinates 39°10′06″N 77°09′57.6″W / 39.16833°N 77.166000°W / 39.16833; -77.166000Coordinates: 39°10′06″N 77°09′57.6″W / 39.16833°N 77.166000°W / 39.16833; -77.166000
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
14/32 4,202 1,281 Asphalt

Montgomery County Airpark (IATA: GAI, ICAO: KGAI) is a public airport located three miles (5 km) northeast of the city of Gaithersburg, in Montgomery County, Maryland.

The airport was built by developer William E. Richardson in 1960.[1] Richardson deeded title to the land to Montgomery County, which leased the land back to Richardson to operate the airport.[1] Richardson planned to operate charter flights and an air taxi to National Airport, Baltimore's Friendship Airport, and the soon-to-be-opened Dulles Airport.[1] The airport was dedicated on October 22, 1960.[2]

Facilities

Runways

Montgomery County Airpark covers 125 acres (51 ha) and has one runway.

  • Runway 14/32: 4,202 x 75 ft. (1,281 x 23 m), Surface: Asphalt. (32 - right traffic)

Navigational aids

  • WAAS/GPS/RNAV MDA 262 agl
  • VOR 155 degree from FDK 109.0 MDA 600 agl
  • NDB 385 mg (on field) MDA ?

On-field services

  • DC Metro Aviation Services
    • Full-service FBO - 100LL JetA
    • Hangar-tiedown rental
  • Charter Operators
    • Open Air Charters - Part 135
  • Flight Schools
    • Fleming Aviation
    • Washington International Flight Academy (WIFA)
  • Aircraft Sales
    • Fleming Aviation
    • Trebor Aviation
  • Designated Pilot Examiner
    • Bob Gawler
  • Food & Beverage
    • Airport Cafe

Flying clubs

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "New Private Airport Scans the Sky, Optimistic About Boom in Flying". The Washington Post. July 25, 1960. p. 25. 
  2. ↑ "$750,000 Airport Dedicated Northeast of Gaithersburg". The Washington Post. October 23, 1960. p. D21. 

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