Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3VG9
- Coordinates
- 36.7114, -79.1363
- Elevation
- 550 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Attendance
- ALL DAWN-DUSK
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2007/05
- Distance from city
- 20 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 | 05:27 AM | 09:27Z |
| Sunrise | 05:58 AM | 09:58Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 00:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:09 PM | 01:09Z |
Plan a flight from 3VG9
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 04
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 04/22
1,800 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 353° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBV · South Boston | VORTAC | 110.40 | r295° / 6.3 NM |
| DAN · Danville | VOR | 113.10 | r054° / 12.9 NM |
| LYH · Lynchburg | VORTAC | 109.20 | r177° / 33 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3VG9. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS & PVT USE.
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
- CELL - 407-509-6941
- CELL - 407-509-6941
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 3VG9 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 3VG9
Potts Landing Airport (3VG9) is an airport in South Boston, VA, at 550 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 3VG9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3VG9 have a control tower?
No. Potts Landing Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3VG9?
Potts Landing Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3VG9?
Potts Landing Airport is in South Boston, VA, at an elevation of 550 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.7114, -79.1363.
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