Joint Base Andrews (ADW): Codes, Runways & Location
Joint Base Andrews (IATA: ADW · ICAO: KADW) is a medium-sized airport serving Camp Springs, United States. It lies at 38.8108° N, 76.8670° W, 280 ft (85 m) above sea level.
Overview of Joint Base Andrews
Joint Base Andrews is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Camp Springs in United States. It is identified by the IATA code ADW and the ICAO code KADW. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Joint Base Andrews has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3445 m (11301 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: concrete, asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 280 ft (85 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) about 15 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,445 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Joint Base Andrews
Where is Joint Base Andrews located?
Joint Base Andrews is located in Camp Springs, United States. Its coordinates are 38.8108° N, 76.8670° W.
What is the airport code for Joint Base Andrews?
Joint Base Andrews has an IATA code of ADW and an ICAO code of KADW.
How long is the runway at Joint Base Andrews?
Joint Base Andrews's longest runway is about 3445 m (11301 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Joint Base Andrews have?
Joint Base Andrews has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete, asphalt surfacing.
Is Joint Base Andrews a major airport?
Joint Base Andrews is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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