Airport information
- FAA LID
- 46VA
- Coordinates
- 37.8175, -78.0486
- Elevation
- 315 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Attendance
- MAR-DEC ALL DALGT
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1986/06
- Distance from city
- 7 NE
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 | 05:19 AM | 09:19Z |
| Sunrise | 05:50 AM | 09:50Z |
| Sunset | 08:38 PM | 00:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:09 PM | 01:09Z |
Plan a flight from 46VA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 04
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 04/22
1,450 ft × 50 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 1,450 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GVE · Gordonsville | VORTAC | 115.60 | r163° / 12.8 NM |
| FAK · Flat Rock | VORTAC | 113.30 | r335° / 20.3 NM |
| RIC · Richmond | VORTAC | 114.10 | r308° / 39.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 46VA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- AERIAL OPERATION (BANNER TOW, GLIDER. AGRICULTURE)
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 46VA 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 46VA
Byrd Creek Airport (46VA) is an airport in Columbia, VA, at 315 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,450 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 46VA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 46VA have a control tower?
No. Byrd Creek Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 46VA?
Byrd Creek Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,450 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 46VA?
Byrd Creek Airport is in Columbia, VA, at an elevation of 315 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.8175, -78.0486.
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