Airport information
- FAA LID
- 48VA
- Coordinates
- 39.2913, -78.3514
- Elevation
- 1,120 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8W
- 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
- 1986/08
- Distance from city
- 2 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 | 05:15 AM | 09:15Z |
| Sunrise | 05:47 AM | 09:47Z |
| Sunset | 08:43 PM | 00:43Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:16 PM | 01:16Z |
Plan a flight from 48VA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 03
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 03 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 03/21
1,500 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 10/28
900 ft × 30 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 1,500 ft | |
| 10/28 | 900 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRB · Martinsburg | VORTAC | 112.10 | r264° / 24 NM |
| LDN · Linden | VORTAC | 114.30 | r352° / 27.1 NM |
| ESL · Kessel | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r088° / 29.9 NM |
| HGR · Hagerstown | VOR | 109.80 | r230° / 33.5 NM |
| GRV · Grantsville | VOR-DME | 112.30 | r128° / 38.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 48VA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD PROPONENT ENTERS INTO A LTR OF AGREEMENT WITH TIMBER RIDGE ARPT REGARDING NON-STANDARD TRAFFIC PATTERNS.
- CTN: FARM EQPT AND HAY BALES MAY BE ON OR NEAR LDG AREAS.
- AIRSTRIP IS A HAYFIELD WHEN NOT IN USE FOR RWYS.
- PMSN RQRD EXC FOR EMERG.
- DRONES OR UAVS NOT ALLOWED EXC FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OR LEGITIMATE EMERG OPS.
- 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 48VA 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 48VA
Al's Field (48VA) is an airport in Gore, VA, at 1,120 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 1,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 48VA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 48VA have a control tower?
No. Al's Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 48VA?
Al's Field has 2 runways; the longest is 1,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 48VA?
Al's Field is in Gore, VA, at an elevation of 1,120 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.2913, -78.3514.
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