Airport information
- FAA LID
- 05VA
- Coordinates
- 37.2242, -78.4186
- Elevation
- 445 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1983/04
- Distance from city
- 5 S
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:23 AM | 09:23Z |
| Sunrise | 05:54 AM | 09:54Z |
| Sunset | 08:37 PM | 00:37Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:08 PM | 01:08Z |
Plan a flight from 05VA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,000 ft × 40 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 35 ft, 10 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAK · Flat Rock | VORTAC | 113.30 | r243° / 33.6 NM |
| LVL · Lawrenceville | VORTAC | 112.90 | r323° / 34.7 NM |
| LYH · Lynchburg | VORTAC | 109.20 | r097° / 39.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 05VA. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC ROANOKE APCH AT 540-563-1307.
- LAND ON RWY 18 TAKEOFF ON RWY 36.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 05VA in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 05VA
Providence Airport (05VA) is an airport in Farmville, VA, at 445 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 05VA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 05VA have a control tower?
No. Providence Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 05VA?
Providence Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 05VA?
Providence Airport is in Farmville, VA, at an elevation of 445 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.2242, -78.4186.
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