Airport information
- FAA LID
- 53VA
- Coordinates
- 38.6340, -77.7575
- Elevation
- 390 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1986/08
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 08:39 PM | 00:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:11 PM | 01:11Z |
Plan a flight from 53VA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,600 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSN · Casanova | VORTAC | 116.30 | r101° / 5.1 NM |
| AML · Armel | VORTAC | 113.50 | r225° / 22.6 NM |
| LDN · Linden | VORTAC | 114.30 | r128° / 24.8 NM |
| BRV · Brooke | VORTAC | 114.50 | r322° / 26.1 NM |
| DCA · Washington | VOR-DME | 111.00 | r257° / 36.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 53VA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR USE ONLY,800'AGL TRAFFIC PATTERN ON THE EAST SIDE BE USED.
- 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 53VA 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 53VA
Horse Feathers Airport (53VA) is an airport in Midland, VA, at 390 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 53VA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 53VA have a control tower?
No. Horse Feathers Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 53VA?
Horse Feathers Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 53VA?
Horse Feathers Airport is in Midland, VA, at an elevation of 390 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.6340, -77.7575.
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