Airport information
- FAA LID
- 79VG
- Coordinates
- 37.6639, -79.8107
- Elevation
- 1,200 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2010/02
- Distance from city
- 25 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 | 05:27 AM | 09:27Z |
| Sunrise | 05:58 AM | 09:58Z |
| Sunset | 08:44 PM | 00:44Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:15 PM | 01:15Z |
Plan a flight from 79VG
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 7
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 7 at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 7/25
2,250 ft × 32 ft · ASP- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 7/25 | 2,250 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODR · Woodrum | VOR | 114.90 | r027° / 21.9 NM |
| ROA · Roanoke | VORTAC | 109.40 | r037° / 22.9 NM |
| SSU · White Sulphur Springs | VOR | 108.40 | r108° / 24.1 NM |
| LWB · Greenbrier | VOR-DME | 116.05 | r121° / 30.1 NM |
| MOL · Montebello | VOR-DME | 115.30 | r252° / 36.3 NM |
| LYH · Lynchburg | VORTAC | 109.20 | r317° / 36.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 79VG. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
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 79VG 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 79VG
Perkey Airport (79VG) is an airport in Eagle Rock, VA, at 1,200 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,250 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 79VG, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 79VG have a control tower?
No. Perkey Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 79VG?
Perkey Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,250 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 79VG?
Perkey Airport is in Eagle Rock, VA, at an elevation of 1,200 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.6639, -79.8107.
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