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Maryland-Three Program

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The Maryland-Three Program allows properly vetted private pilots to fly to or from the three general aviation airports closest to the National Capital Region. These airports are collectively known as the "Maryland Three" airports, and include College Park Airport (CGS), Potomac Airfield (VKX) and Hyde Executive Field (W32.) These airports are all within the Washington, DC Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) and the Washington, D.C. Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ).

An interim final rule, published in February of 2005, opened the Maryland Three to transient pilots. Based aircraft had been permitted operations at these airports since 2002.

Flights in the Washington, DC ADIZ and FRZ are highly controlled. Complete familiarity with ALL pertinent regulations and NOTAMs pertaining to flying in the Washington, DC area is the responsibility of each pilot who wishes to fly in the vicinity. Several penalties can result from infractions committed in the Washington, DC ADIZ and FRZ.

All pilots wishing to operate in to or out of the Maryland Three must complete the process below.

Personal Identification Number Issuance:
To be issued a Personal Identification Number (PIN) for aircraft operations to or from any of the Maryland Three airports, a pilot must follow these steps:

  1. Download and complete the PIN issuance form.
    2. • Check the appropriate box for the type of operation.
    • Complete all relevant applicant information. Mark all areas that are not applicable as "N/A".
  2. Visit the appropriate FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) in order for the FAA to review/inspect your certificate(s).
  3. Visit the fingerprinting office located at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to be fingerprinted. Be sure to take an acceptable form of government issued photo identification. The representative at this location will then complete the appropriate sections of the PIN issuance form.
    4. • Acceptable forms of government issued photo I.D. include, but not limited to:
    a. A drivers license issued by a U.S. State
    b. A U.S. passport
    c. A U.S. military ID
  4. After reviewing the security briefing material at the airport for which you are applying, complete the signature section of the PIN issuance form and return it to the Airport Security Coordinator (ASC). The ASC must also complete the ASC signature section.
  5. The application will be processed once the form is completed and received by TSA. Please note that applications that are not complete or do not contain the correct authorizing signatures may be returned.

* Only this TSA-approved form will be accepted. All other forms will be returned without issuance of a PIN.

Contact Reggie Rhodes at 571-227-1322 or Reginald.rhodes@dhs.gov for more information.

Please contact the appropriate airport below for more detailed instructions on the PIN issuance process.

Contacts:
College Park Airport (CGS) Mr. Lee Schiek Airport Security Coordinator
Phone: 301-864-5844 E-Mail: leeschiek@hotmail.com
Potomac Airfield (VKX) Mr. David Wartofsky, Airport Security Coordinator
Phone: 301-248-5720 E-Mail: bigcheese@potomac-airfield.com
Hyde Field (W32) Mr. Ray Isherwood, Airport Security Coordinator
Phone: 301-297-7388 E-Mail: rtish1@aol.com
TSA Point of Contact Mr. Reggie Rhodes
Phone: (571) 227-1322 E-Mail: reginald.rhodes@dhs.gov