What are the operating hours of KNHK?

Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) operates from 16:00 to 08:00.

What is the tower frequency at KNHK?

The tower frequency at Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) is 123.7 MHz.

Does KNHK require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (United States).

Where is KNHK located?

Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (KNHK) is located in Patuxent River, United States.

What is the IATA code for KNHK?

The IATA code for Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) is NHK.

How long is the runway at KNHK?

The main runway at Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (02/20) measures 1530x23m.

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Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (KNHK/NHK) — Patuxent River, United States

Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (KNHK/NHK) serves Patuxent River, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (02/20, 06/24). Field elevation is 39 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Observed Activity · Jul 28

35 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 18:00Z

2026-07-182026-07-28

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: KNHK
Name: Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field)
Type: medium_airport
Category: Military
Latitude: 38.285999
Longitude: -76.411797
Elevation: 39 ft
Country: United States
Municipality: Patuxent River
IATA Code: NHK
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/New_York
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 02/20

Designation: 02/20
Dimensions: 1530x23m
Surface: ASP
PCN: 79
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 06/24

Designation: 06/24
Dimensions: 3596x61m
Surface: PEM
PCN: 70
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 14/32

Designation: 14/32
Dimensions: 2966x61m
Surface: PEM
PCN: 67
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 123.700 MHz
Ground: 120.600 MHz
Operations: 30.255, 117.600 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday 16:00 – 08:00

Tuesday 16:00 – 08:00

Wednesday 16:00 – 08:00

Thursday 16:00 – 08:00

Friday 16:00 – 08:00

Saturday 16:00 – 08:00

Sunday 16:00 – 08:00

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +1 301-863-3339
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification

Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of KNHK?: Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) operates from 16:00 to 08:00.
What is the tower frequency at KNHK?: The tower frequency at Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) is 123.7 MHz.
Does KNHK require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (United States).
Where is KNHK located?: Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (KNHK) is located in Patuxent River, United States.
What is the IATA code for KNHK?: The IATA code for Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) is NHK.
How long is the runway at KNHK?: The main runway at Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (02/20) measures 1530x23m.

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