Directions to Maples Field (VG57)

Charlie Maples is welcoming us to his historic grass airfield for our monthly meeting. Formerly called Whitman Strip, this is where Flying Club 1 was based back in 1985.

Driving Directions

Point Google Maps to "Airport VG57" or follow this link.

Flying Directions

• Location: 38.605676, -77.584711
• Elevation: 225'
• Runway: Land 04 (in under the SFRA). Takeoff 22 (away from the SFRA)

For aircraft equipped with a transponder, call Charlie Maples at 703-973-7444.

For aircraft not equipped with a transponder, Maples field is one-way in and one-way out. Land over the road/fence to the north and takeoff to the south. Follow this procedure for landing:

1. Follow the power lines south of the field to the east.
2. At the intersection with the power lines running north/south, follow the lines to the north.
3. At the third tower from the road, if you have the field in sight, turn right and line up for a landing to the north (over the road).
4. If the field is not in sight by the third tower, turn left to exit the area and go back out to follow the power lines for another attempt.
5. If a go-around is necessary, turn left as soon as able and exit the area.

Fly-bys and buzzing the field is not permitted. Do NOT overfly or circle the field. Stay out of the SFRA to the greatest extent possible.

For takeoff, taxi to the far end of the field and take off to the south (towards the road).

Follow the power lines to the field

At the third tower from the road, if the field is in sight, turn right for a base leg to landing

View of the final approach

Land on the runway!