Merlin Aerodrome Private
2VA3 · Amelia Court House, VA · 235 ft elevation · var 9W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 2VA3
- Coordinates
- 37.3167, -77.8664
- Elevation
- 235 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Attendance
- ALL DALGT
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1999/07
- Distance from city
- 5 E
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 | 05:20 AM | 09:20Z |
| Sunrise | 05:51 AM | 09:51Z |
| Sunset | 08:35 PM | 00:35Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:06 PM | 01:06Z |
Plan a flight from 2VA3
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 14 · 146°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 14 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 14/32
3,200 ft × 100 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- 146° mag · 137° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 326° mag · 317° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 3,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAK · Flat Rock | VORTAC | 113.30 | r194° / 12.8 NM |
| RIC · Richmond | VORTAC | 114.10 | r256° / 28.3 NM |
| LVL · Lawrenceville | VORTAC | 112.90 | r011° / 30 NM |
| HPW · Hopewell | VORTAC | 112.00 | r275° / 35.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 2VA3. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Other services
- Glider, Towing
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR ONLY, OTHER ARPT OWNERS/OPERATORS IN VICINITY MADE AWARE OF LEFT TFC, & CLEAR 20:1 APCH/DEP PATH EACH RWY.
- AMELIA COUNTY.
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-640-4124.
- RWY SIDE MRKGS AND DTHR MRKGS ARE WHITE MATS.
- GLIDER OPS - 123.30.
- RWY 14/32 THR MKD WITH CONES.
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 2VA3 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 2VA3
Merlin Aerodrome (2VA3) is an airport in Amelia Court House, VA, at 235 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 2VA3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 2VA3 have a control tower?
No. Merlin Aerodrome is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 2VA3?
Merlin Aerodrome has 1 runway; the longest is 3,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 2VA3?
Merlin Aerodrome is in Amelia Court House, VA, at an elevation of 235 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.3167, -77.8664.
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