Phillips Army Air Field (KAPG)
Medium airport · Aberdeen, Maryland, United States
Airport data
| Name | Phillips Army Air Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KAPG |
| IATA | APG |
| Elevation | 57 ft (17 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°27'58" W 76°10'8" 39.46620, -76.16880 |
| Location | Aberdeen, Maryland, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,998 ft (2438 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Phillips Army Air Field at a glance
Phillips Army Air Field is a medium airport in Aberdeen, Maryland, United States, known to airline systems as APG. The field elevation of 57 ft (17 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KAPG are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 7,998 ft (2438 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KAPG 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 Phillips Army Air Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Martin State Airport | KMTN | 26 km (14 NM) |
| Wilmington Airport | KILG | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | KBWI | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Fort Meade Executive Airport | KFME | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base | KDOV | 71 km (38 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Phillips Army Air Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 57 ft field elevation of Phillips Army Air Field 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 Phillips Army Air Field
What is the ICAO code of Phillips Army Air Field?
The ICAO identifier of Phillips Army Air Field is KAPG, and its IATA code is APG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Phillips Army Air Field above sea level?
Phillips Army Air Field sits at an elevation of 57 feet (17 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Phillips Army Air Field located?
The airport lies at 39.4662, -76.1688 — in Aberdeen, Maryland, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Martin State Airport, about 26 km away.
Does KAPG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KAPG 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 Phillips Army Air Field?
Phillips Army Air Field has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 7,998 ft (2438 m) with a ASP surface.