Frederick Municipal Airport

Frederick Municipal Airport

Description

Maryland's most convenient airport serving the Baltimore/Washington Region for more than 50 years. A reliever airport positioned among scenic farmlands and historic towns, FDK is base for 260 aircraft, headquarters to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), and home to one of eight Maryland State Police Medevac units. Frederick Flight Center also calls the airport home.

At Frederick Municipal Airport, you'll find experienced aviation professionals to ensure your plane is in good hands whether you're flying for business or pleasure.

Tags: flyout, fly-out, fly out, PlusMart, Plus Mart, Airways Inn, Air Ways, KFDK, FDK
Detailed Information
Detailed Description
Frederick Municipal Airport is a public airport located in the city of Frederick, in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. This airport is publicly owned by City of Frederick. The Frederick Municipal Airport has long been a vital and necessary asset to the community. Aviation began in Frederick on August 21, 1911, when a flight to Frederick occurred. This historical cross-country flight was made in a Wright "B" Airplane piloted by Lt. Hap Arnold, which took off at 6:34 a.m. from College Park and landed in Frederick, Maryland at 7:23 a.m. Lt. Hap Arnold continued his career in military aviation and eventually became General of The United States Air Force. The co-pilot on the flight was Captain Chandler. Construction at the present site of Frederick Municipal Airport began March 26, 1946, under the administration of Mayor Lloyd C. Culler. The first airplane to land in the grass at the new airport was a Stinson piloted by A.B. Sutherland on April 17, 1946. To build the Airport, the City received a number of federal and state grants to construct runways, taxiways and other facilities to support the Airport. The Airport was dedicated on April 27, 1949. For lunch or catering PlusMart or the Airways Inn is recommended. Airways is at the airport. PlusMart is about a 2 minute drive from the airport. Both have good food and great service. Tell them you saw this on Flymall.org
Location
Frederick, Maryland
Today in Aviation History