1
Runway
0
Frequencies
0
Procedures
0
NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
MD81
Elevation
0 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
38.915, -76.505
Airport Information
Facility Type
SEAPLANE BASE
Elevation
0 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
WASHINGTON
Coordinates
38.9147, -76.5047
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR KBWI 131554Z 21015G28KT 10SM SCT090 SCT170 BKN250 23/06 A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND 19028/1553 SLP125 T02330061
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
210° at 15 kt G28
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
23.3°C
Dewpoint
6.1°C
Altimeter
1012.60 inHg
Cloud Cover
BKN
Nearest weather from KBWI (19 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-13 15:54Z
Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16W/34W | 5,000 ft | 150 ft | WATER | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for MD81.
Nearby Airports in Maryland
MD48
Albrecht Airstrip
Long Green — 325 ft
2MD0
Anderson Farm Airport
Marion — 8 ft
5MD5
ARCADIA FARMS
PRINCESS ANNE — 18 ft
5MD5
ARCADIA FARMS
PRINCESS ANNE — 18 ft
MD21
ASHLAND LANDING FARM
CENTREVILLE — 10 ft
MD21
Ashland Landing Farm Airport
Centreville — 10 ft
MD64
ASPLUNDH
ST MICHAELS — 10 ft
KBWI
BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON INTL THURGOOD MARSHALL
BALTIMORE — 143.4 ft
Nearest airports
- MD48 — Albrecht Airstrip
Long Green
- 2MD0 — Anderson Farm Airport
Marion
- 5MD5 — ARCADIA FARMS
PRINCESS ANNE
- 5MD5 — ARCADIA FARMS
PRINCESS ANNE
- MD21 — ASHLAND LANDING FARM
CENTREVILLE
Maryland airports
MD81 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
SOUTH RIVER (MD81) is a privately owned seaplane base restricted to private use located in EDGEWATER, Maryland, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 0 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 38.9147°N, 76.5047°W.
Runways
SOUTH RIVER has 1 runway. The longest runway (16W/34W) measures 5,000 feet by 150 feet with a water surface.
Communications & Operations
SOUTH RIVER is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at SOUTH RIVER is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MD81?
MD81 is the ICAO identifier for SOUTH RIVER, a public-use airport located in EDGEWATER, Maryland, United States.
How many runways does SOUTH RIVER have?
SOUTH RIVER (MD81) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of MD81?
The field elevation of SOUTH RIVER is 0 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at MD81?
No fuel types are currently listed for SOUTH RIVER. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at MD81?
The current flight category at SOUTH RIVER is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at MD81?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for SOUTH RIVER.
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Where is SOUTH RIVER located?
SOUTH RIVER (MD81) is located in EDGEWATER, Maryland, United States, at an elevation of 0 ft MSL.