Airport information
- FAA LID
- 06VA
- Coordinates
- 38.2490, -78.8553
- Elevation
- 1,160 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1997/09
- Distance from city
- 3 NE
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 | 05:21 AM | 09:21Z |
| Sunrise | 05:52 AM | 09:52Z |
| Sunset | 08:42 PM | 00:42Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:14 PM | 01:14Z |
Plan a flight from 06VA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
2,000 ft × 100 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 15 ft, 2,500 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Plines, 30 ft, 1,230 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOL · Montebello | VOR-DME | 115.30 | r035° / 24.1 NM |
| GVE · Gordonsville | VORTAC | 115.60 | r299° / 36.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 06VA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD DALGT OPNS ONLY; IFR OPNS ARE NOT CONDUCTED; PLINES N OF ARPT ARE MKD; TRANSITIONAL SFCS SHOULD BE KEPT BELOW THE 7:1 SLOPE.
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-640-4124.
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 06VA 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 06VA
Mount Horeb Field (06VA) is an airport in Grottoes, VA, at 1,160 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 06VA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 06VA have a control tower?
No. Mount Horeb Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 06VA?
Mount Horeb Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 06VA?
Mount Horeb Field is in Grottoes, VA, at an elevation of 1,160 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.2490, -78.8553.
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