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KADW

ADW

Joint Base Andrews · Camp Springs

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
280 ft / 85 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.40 MHz (TWR)
Runway Summary
01R/19L9,755 ftPEMLIGHTED
01L/19R9,300 ftConcreteLIGHTED

Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

TOD CALC
Plan Descent
CROSSWIND
Check Limits
VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for Joint Base Andrews (KADW), United States. This facility features 2 active runways with an elevation of 280 ft. Verified ILS frequencies are available for precision approaches.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Joint Base Andrews
ICAO / IATA
KADW / ADW
Municipality
Camp Springs
Country
Region
US-MD
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 01R / 19L
ILSLIGHTED
Length: 9,755 ft / 2,973 m
Surface: PEM
Heading: 359.9° / 179.9°
RWY 01R
110.50 MHz
ID: VJM | CRS: 10°
RWY 19L
110.50 MHz
ID: GQZ | CRS: 190°
Runway 01L / 19R
ILSLIGHTED
Length: 9,300 ft / 2,835 m
Surface: Concrete
Heading: 360° / 180°
RWY 01L
111.50 MHz
ID: RWS | CRS: 10°
RWY 19R
111.50 MHz
ID: MXK | CRS: 190°

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

APP POTOMAC APP
119.30 MHz
ATIS ATIS
113.10 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
127.55 MHz
DEP POTOMAC DEP
125.65 MHz
GND GND
121.80 MHz
OPS AFRC OPS
143.80 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
34.46 MHz
POST COMD POST
141.55 MHz
PTD PTD
139.30 MHz
TWR TWR
118.40 MHz

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Alternatives in the vicinity.

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KNYG ILS
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Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified