Airport information
- FAA LID
- 2VA6
- Coordinates
- 37.6233, -76.6000
- Elevation
- 85 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1972/07
- Distance from city
- 1 NW
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 | 05:14 AM | 09:14Z |
| Sunrise | 05:45 AM | 09:45Z |
| Sunset | 08:31 PM | 00:31Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:02 PM | 01:02Z |
Plan a flight from 2VA6
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
3,200 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 5 ft, 225 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 85 ft, 375 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCM · Harcum | VORTAC | 108.80 | r034° / 11.7 NM |
| HPW · Hopewell | VORTAC | 112.00 | r060° / 30.3 NM |
| CCV · Cape Charles | VORTAC | 112.20 | r310° / 33.1 NM |
| LFI · Langley | TACAN | 112.30 | r350° / 34.3 NM |
| RIC · Richmond | VORTAC | 114.10 | r087° / 35 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 2VA6. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 2VA6 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 2VA6
Nimcock Airport (2VA6) is an airport in Saluda, VA, at 85 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 2VA6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 2VA6 have a control tower?
No. Nimcock Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 2VA6?
Nimcock Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 2VA6?
Nimcock Airport is in Saluda, VA, at an elevation of 85 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.6233, -76.6000.
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