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Patuxent River Naval Air Station/Trapnell Field Aiport Airport (KNHK / NHK)

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KNHK airport at a glance

ICAO code: KNHK
IATA code: NHK
City: Patuxent River
Region: Maryland
Country: United States
Elevation: 39 ft (12 m)
Time zone: America/New York (UTC-5)
Coordinates: 38.2860° N, 76.4118° W
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Weather & airport info KNHK

Current weather

Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 04 Nov, 00:52 UTC

Wind: 7 kt (13 km/h) from south-southeast (160°)
Visibility: 10 km or more
Clouds: few clouds at 25,000 ft
Temperature: 16 °C (dew point 12 °C)
Pressure (QNH): 1,025 hPa

Original weather report (METAR)

METAR KNHK 040052Z 16007KT 10SM FEW250 16/12 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP242 T01610122 $

Forecast (TAF)

03 Nov, 23:00–09:00 UTC
6 kt (11 km/h) from south-southeast (150°) · visibility 10 km or more · few clouds at 25,000 ft
04 Nov, 09:00–12:00 UTCbecoming
5 kt (9 km/h) from south (180°) · visibility 8 km · Mist · few clouds at 1,000 ft, scattered clouds at 25,000 ft
04 Nov, 12:00–23:00 UTCbecoming
6 kt (11 km/h) from variable directions · visibility 10 km or more · no significant weather · few clouds at 2,000 ft, scattered clouds at 25,000 ft

Original forecast (TAF)

TAF KNHK 032200Z 0323/0423 15006KT 9999 FEW250 QNH3016INS BECMG 0409/0410 18005KT 8000 BR FEW010 SCT250 QNH3016INS BECMG 0412/0413 VRB06KT 9999 NSW FEW020 SCT250 QNH3004INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 0404 TIL 0409 TX23/0420Z TN14/0410Z FN20117

Airport

Elevation: 39 ft (12 m)
Sunrise / Sunset: 06:34 / 17:03 local time

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lighted
06/24	3,596 m (11,799 ft)	asphalt/concrete	yes
14/32	2,966 m (9,732 ft)	asphalt/concrete	yes
02/20	1,530 m (5,021 ft)	asphalt	no

Radio frequencies

ATIS: 27.62
Clearance: 135.2
Ground: 120.6
Tower: 123.7

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map KNHK

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Official charts (FAA)

Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26

Airport diagram (FAA)

Airport diagram (1)

AIRPORT DIAGRAM

Instrument approaches (13)

Obstacle departure procedures (2)

Minimums (2)

For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for KNHK(10)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

ClosedRunway: closedM1304/26· from 04 Nov, 14:00 UTC · until 04 Nov, 19:00 UTC
At Patuxent River NAS (Trapnell Fld) airport, MK-7 maintenance is in progress, with men and equipment on runway 32. Runway 14/32 is available for its full length with 10 minutes prior notice.
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AERODROME MK-7 MAINTENANCE IN PROGRESS, MEN AND EQUIPMENT ON RWY32. RWY 14/32 FULL LENGTH AVAILABLE WITH 10 MINUTES PRIOR NOTICE.
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M1304/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZDC/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3817N07624W005
A) KNHK
B) 2611041400
C) 2611041900
E) AERODROME MK-7 MAINTENANCE IN PROGRESS, MEN AND EQUIPMENT ON RWY32. RWY 14/32 FULL LENGTH AVAILABLE WITH 10 MINUTES PRIOR NOTICE.
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ClosedRunway: closedM1303/26· from 04 Nov, 10:00 UTC · until 04 Nov, 12:00 UTC
At Patuxent River NAS (Trapnell Field) Airport, AN/FRN-49 ground tests are taking place on runway 32, with men and equipment on runway 32. Runway 14/32 is available full length with 10 minutes prior notice.
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AERODROME AN/FRN-49 GND TEST ON RWY 32, MEN AND EQUIPMENT ON RWY32. RWY 14/32 FULL LENGTH AVAILABLE WITH 10 MINUTES PRIOR NOTICE.
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M1303/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZDC/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3817N07624W005
A) KNHK
B) 2611041000
C) 2611041200
E) AERODROME AN/FRN-49 GND TEST ON RWY 32, MEN AND EQUIPMENT ON RWY32. RWY 14/32 FULL LENGTH AVAILABLE WITH 10 MINUTES PRIOR NOTICE.
```
ClosedAerodromeM1270/26· until 23 Nov, 10:00 UTC
Landing Zone Golf in the turf area is closed due to safety hazards. Landings in this area are not possible.
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LANDING ZONE GOLF IN THE TURF AREA CLOSED. DUE TO SAFETY HAZARDS
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M1270/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZDC/QFAXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3817N07624W005
A) KNHK
B) 2610221745
C) 2611231000
E) LANDING ZONE GOLF IN THE TURF AREA CLOSED. DUE TO SAFETY HAZARDS
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Out of serviceTaxiway edge lights: unserviceableM1281/26· until 25 Jan, 22:00 UTC
The edge lighting for taxiway A East at Patuxent River NAS Airport is unserviceable.
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TWY A EAST EDGE LGT UNSERVICEABLE
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M1281/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZDC/QLYAS/IV/M/A/000/999/3817N07624W005
A) KNHK
B) 2610281121
C) 2701252200
E) TWY A EAST
 EDGE LGT UNSERVICEABLE
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NoticeObstacleM1299/26· from 09 Nov, 10:00 UTC · until 10 Nov, 22:00 UTC
A crane near Patuxent River NAS (Trapnell Field) Airport is an obstacle to air traffic. Its top is 180 feet above ground, it is flagged and unlighted.
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OBSTACLE CRANE 381727N0762534W (0.93NM WEST KNHK) UNKNOWN MSL (180FT AGL) FLAGGED AND UNLIGHTED BLDG 2168
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M1299/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZDC/QOBXX/IV/M/AE/000/999/3817N07624W005
A) KNHK
B) 2611091000
C) 2611102200
E) OBSTACLE CRANE 381727N0762534W
 (0.93NM WEST KNHK) UNKNOWN MSL
 (180FT AGL) FLAGGED AND UNLIGHTED BLDG 2168
```
NoticeMovement areaM1305/26· from 04 Nov, 19:30 UTC · until 04 Nov, 23:00 UTC
The Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) for runway 32 is available for approaches from 19:30Z to 22:30Z.
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AERODROME RUNWAY 32 PRECISION APPROACH LANDING SYSTEM (PALS) APPROACHES FROM 1930Z TO 2230Z.
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M1305/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZDC/QMCXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3817N07624W005
A) KNHK
B) 2611041930
C) 2611042300
E) AERODROME RUNWAY 32 PRECISION APPROACH LANDING SYSTEM (PALS) APPROACHES FROM 1930Z TO 2230Z.
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NoticeAerodromeM1301/26· until 04 Nov, 02:30 UTC
The aerodrome airspace R4007 is reserved for unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operations. For 15 minutes between 01:30Z and 02:30Z, this airspace will be exclusively used for UAS recovery. Rotary wing operations northwest of runway 06/24 are permitted during this exclusive period.
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AERODROME UAS OPERATIONS R4007 WILL BE EXCLUSIVE FOR 15 MINUTE RECOVERY PERIOD BETWEEN 0130Z-0230Z. ROTARY WING OPERATIONS NW OF RWY 06/24 ARE PERMITTED DURING THE EXCLUSIVE PERIOD.
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M1301/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZDC/QFAXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3817N07624W005
A) KNHK
B) 2611040130
C) 2611040230
E) AERODROME UAS OPERATIONS R4007 WILL BE EXCLUSIVE FOR 15 MINUTE RECOVERY PERIOD BETWEEN 0130Z-0230Z. ROTARY WING OPERATIONS NW OF RWY 06/24 ARE PERMITTED DURING THE EXCLUSIVE PERIOD.
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NoticeUnmanned aircraftM1300/26· until 04 Dec, 23:59 UTC
Unmanned aircraft systems (drones) are operating 11 miles southwest of the airport at 400 feet above ground and below.
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UAS OPERATING 400FT AND BELOW 11 MILES SOUTH WEST OF KNHK.
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M1300/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZDC/QWUXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3817N07624W005
A) KNHK
B) 2611031300
C) 2612042359
D) DLY 1300-2359
E) UAS OPERATING 400FT AND BELOW 11 MILES SOUTH WEST OF KNHK.
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Hours: DLY 1300-2359

2 more NOTAMs

NoticeUnmanned aircraftM1293/26· until 22 Nov, 23:00 UTC
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are operating 8 miles south of PATUXENT RIVER NAS (TRAPNELL FLD) airport at 200 feet and below.
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UAS OPERATING 200 FT AND BELOW 8 MILES SOUTH OF KNHK
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M1293/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZDC/QWUXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3817N07624W005
A) KNHK
B) 2610311600
C) 2611222300
E) UAS OPERATING 200 FT AND BELOW 8 MILES SOUTH OF KNHK
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NoticeAerodromeM1193/26· until 27 Nov, 23:59 UTC
Aerodrome aerodrome TACAN runway 14 UNUSABLE.
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AERODROME AERODROME TACAN RWY 14 UNUSABLE.
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M1193/26 NOTAMN Q) ZDC/QFAXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3817N07624W005 A) KNHK B) 2610060958 C) 2611272359 E) AERODROME AERODROME TACAN RWY 14 UNUSABLE.
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For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

Private jet traffic in Patuxent River Naval Air Station/Trapnell Field Aiport (last 30 days)

Arrivals: 136
Departures: 66
Different jets: 29

Most common aircraft types: Beechcraft King Air 200/250 (52), Learjet 31 (41), Gulfstream G100/Astra (17), Pilatus PC-12 (9), Beechcraft King Air 300 (4).

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KNHK airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Patuxent River airport (KNHK) today?

There are currently 6 valid NOTAMs for Patuxent River (KNHK). According to NOTAM, at least one runway or the aerodrome itself is closed. Affected: Aerodrome; Taxiway edge lights: unserviceable. 4 more NOTAMs start in the coming days. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Patuxent River airport (KNHK)?

According to the latest weather report for KNHK (METAR, 04 Nov, 00:52 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 7 kt (13 km/h) from south-southeast (160°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 16 °C (dew point 12 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Patuxent River airport (KNHK)?

Patuxent River (KNHK) has 3 runways: runway 06/24 with 3,596 m (11,799 ft), asphalt/concrete, runway 14/32 with 2,966 m (9,732 ft), asphalt/concrete and runway 02/20 with 1,530 m (5,021 ft), asphalt. The longest is 3,596 m.

What are the radio frequencies at Patuxent River airport (KNHK)?

Frequencies at KNHK: Tower 123.7 MHz, Ground 120.6 MHz and ATIS 27.62 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Patuxent River Naval Air Station/Trapnell Field Aiport?

The ICAO code is KNHK and the IATA code is NHK. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of KNHK airport?

Patuxent River Naval Air Station/Trapnell Field Aiport sits at 39 ft (12 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/New York.

Can I fly to KNHK by private jet?

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