Chimney View Airport Private
5VA5 · Fredericksburg, VA · 25 ft elevation · var 9W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5VA5
- Coordinates
- 38.4035, -77.3158
- Elevation
- 25 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
- 1979/06
- Distance from city
- 10 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 | 05:14 AM | 09:14Z |
| Sunrise | 05:46 AM | 09:46Z |
| Sunset | 08:36 PM | 00:36Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:08 PM | 01:08Z |
Plan a flight from 5VA5
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
1,400 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees/Road, 0 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRV · Brooke | VORTAC | 114.50 | r032° / 4.4 NM |
| CSN · Casanova | VORTAC | 116.30 | r125° / 29.5 NM |
| DCA · Washington | VOR-DME | 111.00 | r215° / 30.4 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 | r231° / 32.1 NM |
| OTT · Nottingham | VORTAC | 113.70 | r246° / 32.4 NM |
| AML · Armel | VORTAC | 113.50 | r175° / 32.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5VA5. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-709-4993.
- LNDG RWY 27 ONLY; TKOF RWY 09 ONLY.
- TOTAL WIDTH OF CLEARED AREA IS 200 FT.
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 5VA5 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 5VA5
Chimney View Airport (5VA5) is an airport in Fredericksburg, VA, at 25 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5VA5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5VA5 have a control tower?
No. Chimney View Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 5VA5?
Chimney View Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5VA5?
Chimney View Airport is in Fredericksburg, VA, at an elevation of 25 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.4035, -77.3158.
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