Airport information
- FAA LID
- 4VA9
- Coordinates
- 38.5692, -77.9200
- Elevation
- 420 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9W
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Attendance
- ALL 0900-1700
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1978/09
- Distance from city
- 3 E
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 | 05:16 AM | 09:16Z |
| Sunrise | 05:47 AM | 09:47Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 00:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:11 PM | 01:11Z |
Plan a flight from 4VA9
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
1,800 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 25 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSN · Casanova | VORTAC | 116.30 | r217° / 5 NM |
| LDN · Linden | VORTAC | 114.30 | r148° / 21.7 NM |
| BRV · Brooke | VORTAC | 114.50 | r307° / 30.1 NM |
| AML · Armel | VORTAC | 113.50 | r232° / 30.5 NM |
| GVE · Gordonsville | VORTAC | 115.60 | r024° / 35.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 4VA9. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- MINIMUM OF TWO WIND INDICATORS ARE MAINTAINED.
- 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 4VA9 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 4VA9
Pleasantdale Field (4VA9) is an airport in Rixeyville, VA, at 420 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 4VA9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 4VA9 have a control tower?
No. Pleasantdale Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 4VA9?
Pleasantdale Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 4VA9?
Pleasantdale Field is in Rixeyville, VA, at an elevation of 420 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.5692, -77.9200.
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