Montgomery County Airpark is a public airport located three miles (5 km) northeast of the city of Gaithersburg, in Montgomery County, Maryland.HistoryThe airport was built by developer William E. Richardson in 1960. Richardson deeded title to the land to Montgomery County, which leased the land back to Richardson to operate the airport. Richardson planned to operate charter flights and an air taxi to National Airport, Baltimore's Friendship Airport, and the soon-to-be-opened Dulles Airport. The airport was dedicated on October 22, 1960. After having a simple hangar during its first four years of operation, a terminal building was built in 1964.FacilitiesRunwaysMontgomery County Airpark covers 125acre and has one runway. Runway 14/32: 4,202 x 75 ft. (1,281 x 23 m), Surface: Asphalt. (32 - right traffic)Navigational aids WAAS/GPS/RNAV MDA 262 agl VOR 155 degree from FDK 109.0 MDA 600 aglOn-field services DC Metro Aviation Services Full-service FBO - 100LL JetA Hangar-tiedown rental Open Air Charters - Part 135 Fleming Aviation Washington International Flight Academy (WIFA) Fleming Aviation Trebor Aviation Bob Gawler Airport CafeFlying clubs Congressional Flying Club Octopus Flying Club Inn Flying Club TSS Flying Club
