Ocean City Municipal Airport (KOXB)
Medium airport · Ocean City, Maryland, United States
Airport data
| Name | Ocean City Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KOXB |
| IATA | OCE |
| Elevation | 11 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°18'37" W 75°7'26" 38.31040, -75.12400 |
| Location | Ocean City, Maryland, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,204 ft (977 m) | 75 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 14/32 | 4,074 ft (1242 m) | 75 ft | PEM | Yes |
Ocean City Municipal Airport at a glance
Ocean City Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Ocean City, Maryland, United States, known to airline systems as OCE. The field elevation of 11 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KOXB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 14/32 — offers 4,074 ft (1242 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KOXB 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 Ocean City Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport | KSBY | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Cape May County Airport | KWWD | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base | KDOV | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) | KNHK | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Millville Municipal Airport | KMIV | 118 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ocean City Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 11 ft field elevation of Ocean City Municipal Airport 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 Ocean City Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ocean City Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ocean City Municipal Airport is KOXB, and its IATA code is OCE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ocean City Municipal Airport above sea level?
Ocean City Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 11 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ocean City Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.3104, -75.1240 — in Ocean City, Maryland, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport, about 34 km away.
Does KOXB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KOXB 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 Ocean City Municipal Airport?
Ocean City Municipal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 4,074 ft (1242 m) with a PEM surface.