Airport information
- FAA LID
- 23VA
- Coordinates
- 37.5569, -78.6202
- Elevation
- 490 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
- 1984/10
- Distance from city
- 4 W
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 | 05:22 AM | 09:22Z |
| Sunrise | 05:53 AM | 09:53Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 00:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:10 PM | 01:10Z |
Plan a flight from 23VA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
1,800 ft × 25 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOL · Montebello | VOR-DME | 115.30 | r137° / 31 NM |
| LYH · Lynchburg | VORTAC | 109.20 | r063° / 34.5 NM |
| GVE · Gordonsville | VORTAC | 115.60 | r225° / 35.3 NM |
| FAK · Flat Rock | VORTAC | 113.30 | r279° / 37.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 23VA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC ROANOKE APCH AT 540-563-1307.
- DAYTIME PHONE NO. 434-969-4559
- LAND RY 33.
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 23VA 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 23VA
Wheatland Airport (23VA) is an airport in Buckingham, VA, at 490 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 23VA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 23VA have a control tower?
No. Wheatland Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 23VA?
Wheatland Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 23VA?
Wheatland Airport is in Buckingham, VA, at an elevation of 490 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.5569, -78.6202.
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