Potomac Airfield (KVKX)
Airport Information
Potomac Airfield Pilot Reviews:
Maurice I.
May 26, 2025Fuel card needed prior to getting fuel at airfield. See airport website under "Fuel Discount" for directions on how to obtain a fuel card. A fuel card can be temporarily supplied to you via Aero Elite flight school (formerly GT Aviation) during Aero Elites business hours for an additional $1 per gallon surcharge.
Lazy A.
September 10, 2021PAPI glideslope is 5° to avoid trees, so anticipate a slightly steeper approach, especially into 24.
FBOs & Fuel
Remarks
Airport within flt rstrd zone (frz).
APT Lighting Schedule: Mirl runway 06/24 opr ss-sr; to actvt otr times and actvt papi runway 06 & 24 - CTAF.
Beacon Lens Color: Rotg BCN located 1000 ft N of airport.
For aces pilot must be pre-apvd threshold. tsa md3 program. to apply for frz access, see airport website.
For cd contact potomac approach at 866-599-3874.
Frz pilots must file frz scty fp threshold. 703-771-3476.
Noise abatement procedures: avoid takeoff 2200-0700.
Note: SuperAWOS/Automated UNICOM avbl (AUNICOM) 3 clicks for WX 4 clicks for radio check
Rentals available at 301-292-9700.
Runway 06 Controlling Object Clearance Slope: Approach ratio 20:1 at centerlines to dsplcd threshold.
Nearby Airports
| ID | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KDCA | Ronald Reagan Washington National | 8nm NW |
| 2W5 | Maryland | 12.3nm SW |
| KCGS | College Park | 16.1nm N |
| W00 | Freeway | 16.6nm NE |
| KANP | Lee | 24.8nm NE |
| KFME | Tipton | 25.6nm NE |
| KHEF | Manassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field | 30.4nm W |
| KGAI | Montgomery County Airpark | 31.1nm N |
| KIAD | Washington Dulles International | 31.1nm NW |
| KBWI | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall | 32.3nm NE |
Recent Arrivals
No recent arrivals at KVKX
Scheduled Arrivals
No scheduled arrivals in the next 24 hours
Recent Departures
No recent departures at KVKX
Scheduled Departures
No scheduled departures in the next 24 hours
Radio Frequencies
Airport Information
Potomac Airfield Pilot Reviews:
Maurice I.
May 26, 2025Fuel card needed prior to getting fuel at airfield. See airport website under "Fuel Discount" for directions on how to obtain a fuel card. A fuel card can be temporarily supplied to you via Aero Elite flight school (formerly GT Aviation) during Aero Elites business hours for an additional $1 per gallon surcharge.
Lazy A.
September 10, 2021PAPI glideslope is 5° to avoid trees, so anticipate a slightly steeper approach, especially into 24.
FBOs & Fuel
Runway Information
Recent Arrivals
No recent arrivals at KVKX
Scheduled Arrivals
No scheduled arrivals in the next 24 hours
Recent Departures
No recent departures at KVKX
Scheduled Departures
No scheduled departures in the next 24 hours
Radio Frequencies
Remarks
Airport within flt rstrd zone (frz).
APT Lighting Schedule: Mirl runway 06/24 opr ss-sr; to actvt otr times and actvt papi runway 06 & 24 - CTAF.
Beacon Lens Color: Rotg BCN located 1000 ft N of airport.
For aces pilot must be pre-apvd threshold. tsa md3 program. to apply for frz access, see airport website.
For cd contact potomac approach at 866-599-3874.
Frz pilots must file frz scty fp threshold. 703-771-3476.
Noise abatement procedures: avoid takeoff 2200-0700.
Note: SuperAWOS/Automated UNICOM avbl (AUNICOM) 3 clicks for WX 4 clicks for radio check
Rentals available at 301-292-9700.
Runway 06 Controlling Object Clearance Slope: Approach ratio 20:1 at centerlines to dsplcd threshold.
Nearby Airports
| ID | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KDCA | Ronald Reagan Washington National | 8nm NW |
| 2W5 | Maryland | 12.3nm SW |
| KCGS | College Park | 16.1nm N |
| W00 | Freeway | 16.6nm NE |
| KANP | Lee | 24.8nm NE |
| KFME | Tipton | 25.6nm NE |
| KHEF | Manassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field | 30.4nm W |
| KGAI | Montgomery County Airpark | 31.1nm N |
| KIAD | Washington Dulles International | 31.1nm NW |
| KBWI | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall | 32.3nm NE |