Montgomery County Airpark

Montgomery County Airpark
IATA: GAI – ICAO: KGAI – FAA LID: GAI
Summary
Airport type Public
Owner Montgomery County Revenue Authority
Location Gaithersburg, Maryland, U.S.
Elevation AMSL 539 ft / 164.3 m
Coordinates 39°10′06″N 77°09′57.6″W / 39.16833°N 77.166000°W / 39.16833; -77.166000Coordinates: 39°10′06″N 77°09′57.6″W / 39.16833°N 77.166000°W / 39.16833; -77.166000
Map
GAI

Location of airport in Maryland

Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
14/32 4,202 1,281 Asphalt

Montgomery County Airpark (IATA: GAI, ICAO: KGAI, FAA LID: GAI) is a public airport located three miles (5 km) northeast of the city of Gaithersburg, in Montgomery County, Maryland.

History

The airport was built by developer William E. Richardson in 1960.[1] Richardson deeded title to the land to Montgomery County, which leased the land back to Richardson to operate the airport.[1] 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.[1] The airport was dedicated on October 22, 1960.[2] After having a simple hangar during its first four years of operation, a terminal building was built in 1964.[3]

Facilities

Runways

Montgomery County Airpark covers 125 acres (51 ha) and has one runway.

On-field services

Flying clubs

References

  1. 1 2 3 "New Private Airport Scans the Sky, Optimistic About Boom in Flying". The Washington Post. July 25, 1960. p. 25.
  2. ↑ "$750,000 Airport Dedicated Northeast of Gaithersburg". The Washington Post. October 23, 1960. p. D21.
  3. ↑ "250 Attend Montgomery Airpark Fete". The Washington Post. September 24, 1964. p. E18.
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