Fort Meade Executive Airport (FME)

Fort Meade(Odenton), US 🇺🇸 Medium Airport

ICAO

KFME

IATA

FME

Elevation

150 ft

Region

US-MD

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: KFME

Local Code: FME

Location: 39.0854° N, -76.759399° E

Continent: NA

Type: Medium Airport

Keywords: Fort George G. Meade Army Airfield Tipton Airport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

While Fort Meade Executive Airport (KFME), also known as Tipton Airport, primarily serves general aviation, including flight training and private charters, recent sentiments from pilots and users highlight its strengths in services and accessibility. Traveler satisfaction generally focuses on the efficiency and maintenance of the facilities provided by the Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) and associated flight activities.

What Travelers Love

Clean and well-maintained facilities: Reviews, though some are from a few years ago, praise the FBO facilities for being outstanding, modern, and clean, including lounges, restrooms, and vending options.
Reasonable Fuel Prices: The airport offers competitive self-service fuel prices for both 100LL and Jet-A.
Professional and friendly staff: Pilots frequently commend the FBO staff and flight instructors at affiliated flight activities for their professional, courteous, and helpful service.
Good location and accessibility: KFME is strategically located minutes from major highways (I-95, I-97, Route 32, MD 295), making it easily accessible from Baltimore and Washington D.C.
Recently renovated runways: The airport boasts recently renovated runways, contributing to overall operational quality.
Flight Training Opportunities: The on-site FT Meade Flight Activity Inc offers affordable flying with professional CFIs and well-kept aircraft, including recent avionics upgrades.

Common Complaints

Limited FBO Options: Some reviews note the presence of limited FBO options at the airport.
Aging Aircraft/Equipment (Flight Activity specific): One review for the flight activity mentioned some equipment and aircraft being old, though the management highlighted good maintenance and recent upgrades.
Deer on Runway/Taxiway: There are recurring safety advisories about deer on the runway and taxiway, requiring pilot vigilance.
Airspace Complexity: Pilots need to be alert for and clear of BWI Class B airspace due to the airport's proximity.
PAPI Limitations: The Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) lights have limitations, being unusable beyond certain degrees left or right of the course due to obstructions like trees.
No Customs Services: KFME does not offer customs services, meaning international private flights must clear customs elsewhere.

Fort Meade Executive Airport (KFME) generally offers a positive experience for general aviation users, marked by its well-maintained facilities, competitive fuel prices, and a convenient location. While considerations like wildlife and airspace procedures are important for pilots, the airport serves as a valuable resource for flight operations in the region.

Generated True weeks ago

This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`10/28`	3000 ft	75 ft	ASP	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
A/D	POTOMAC APP DEP	`119.7 MHz`
AWOS	AWOS 3	`123.925 MHz`
UNIC	CTAF/UNICOM	`123.05 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`BUH`	Anne Arundel	NDB	`260 kHz`

Ground Transportation

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