Flying Circus Aerodrome Private
3VA3 · Bealeton, VA · 315 ft elevation · var 9W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3VA3
- Coordinates
- 38.5515, -77.7154
- Elevation
- 315 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Attendance
- MON-FRI 0900-1700
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1972/11
- Distance from city
- 10 SE
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 | 05:15 AM | 09:15Z |
| Sunrise | 05:47 AM | 09:47Z |
| Sunset | 08:38 PM | 00:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:10 PM | 01:10Z |
Plan a flight from 3VA3
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 02
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 02 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 02/20
2,000 ft × 150 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
Runway 16/34
2,500 ft × 150 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 2,000 ft | |
| 16/34 | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSN · Casanova | VORTAC | 116.30 | r133° / 8.9 NM |
| BRV · Brooke | VORTAC | 114.50 | r316° / 21.4 NM |
| AML · Armel | VORTAC | 113.50 | r215° / 25.8 NM |
| LDN · Linden | VORTAC | 114.30 | r134° / 29.3 NM |
| DCA · Washington | VOR-DME | 111.00 | r249° / 36.8 NM |
| GVE · Gordonsville | VORTAC | 115.60 | r038° / 38.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3VA3. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- THIS FIELD FOR FLYING CIRCUS AERO INC; PRIVATE-AIRSHOW.
- UNMRKD/UNLGTD TREES & PLINES.
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-709-4993.
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 3VA3 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 3VA3
Flying Circus Aerodrome (3VA3) is an airport in Bealeton, VA, at 315 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3VA3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3VA3 have a control tower?
No. Flying Circus Aerodrome is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3VA3?
Flying Circus Aerodrome has 2 runways; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3VA3?
Flying Circus Aerodrome is in Bealeton, VA, at an elevation of 315 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.5515, -77.7154.
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