Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6VA4
- Coordinates
- 37.2844, -80.0689
- Elevation
- 1,030 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6W
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Distance from city
- 0 SW
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 | 05:29 AM | 09:29Z |
| Sunrise | 06:00 AM | 10:00Z |
| Sunset | 08:44 PM | 00:44Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:15 PM | 01:15Z |
Plan a flight from 6VA4
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
1,400 ft × 60 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 60 ft, 400 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 60 ft, 400 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 1,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA · Roanoke | VORTAC | 109.40 | r183° / 3.5 NM |
| ODR · Woodrum | VOR | 114.90 | r247° / 4.9 NM |
| SSU · White Sulphur Springs | VOR | 108.40 | r163° / 30.9 NM |
| PSK · Pulaski | VORTAC | 116.80 | r075° / 33 NM |
| LWB · Greenbrier | VOR-DME | 116.05 | r164° / 38 NM |
| LYH · Lynchburg | VORTAC | 109.20 | r278° / 39.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6VA4. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- E111: PRVDD OPNS ARE CONDUCTED IN VFR DALGT CONDS. TRAFFIC PATTERN DOES NOT EXCEED 800 FT.
- FOR CD CTC ROANOKE APCH AT 540-563-1307.
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 6VA4 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 6VA4
Summit Airport (6VA4) is an airport in Salem, VA, at 1,030 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 6VA4, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6VA4 have a control tower?
No. Summit Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 6VA4?
Summit Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6VA4?
Summit Airport is in Salem, VA, at an elevation of 1,030 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.2844, -80.0689.
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