Joint Base Andrews (KADW)
Medium airport · Camp Springs, Maryland, United States
Airport data
| Name | Joint Base Andrews |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KADW |
| IATA | ADW |
| Elevation | 280 ft (85 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°48'39" W 76°52'1" 38.81080, -76.86700 |
| Location | Camp Springs, Maryland, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01L/19R | 11,301 ft (3445 m) | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
| 01R/19L | 9,756 ft (2974 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
Joint Base Andrews at a glance
Joint Base Andrews is a medium airport in Camp Springs, Maryland, United States, known to airline systems as ADW. The field elevation of 280 ft (85 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KADW are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 01L/19R — offers 11,301 ft (3445 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01L points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KADW shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Joint Base Andrews
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | KDCA | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Davison Army Air Field | KDAA | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Fort Meade Executive Airport | KFME | 32 km (17 NM) |
| Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | KBWI | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field | KNYG | 51 km (28 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Joint Base Andrews
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 280 ft field elevation of Joint Base Andrews can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Joint Base Andrews
What is the ICAO code of Joint Base Andrews?
The ICAO identifier of Joint Base Andrews is KADW, and its IATA code is ADW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Joint Base Andrews above sea level?
Joint Base Andrews sits at an elevation of 280 feet (85 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Joint Base Andrews located?
The airport lies at 38.8108, -76.8670 — in Camp Springs, Maryland, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, about 15 km away.
Does KADW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KADW appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Joint Base Andrews?
Joint Base Andrews has 2 runways. The longest, 01L/19R, measures 11,301 ft (3445 m) with a CON surface.