Airport information
- FAA LID
- 81VA
- Coordinates
- 37.1172, -79.7870
- Elevation
- 1,050 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7W
- 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
- 1994/02
- Distance from city
- 9 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 | 05:28 AM | 09:28Z |
| Sunrise | 05:59 AM | 09:59Z |
| Sunset | 08:42 PM | 00:42Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:13 PM | 01:13Z |
Plan a flight from 81VA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 13
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 13/31
1,600 ft × 30 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pole, 25 ft, 150 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 1,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODR · Woodrum | VOR | 114.90 | r150° / 15.5 NM |
| ROA · Roanoke | VORTAC | 109.40 | r139° / 19.2 NM |
| LYH · Lynchburg | VORTAC | 109.20 | r258° / 27.6 NM |
| DAN · Danville | VOR | 113.10 | r333° / 39.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 81VA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD DAYLIGHT OPNS; PR USE; IFR OPNS NOT CONDUCTED; COORDINATE OPNS WITH CHIMNEY ARPT; CONTACT NAVY REP FOR THIS AREA.
- 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 81VA 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 81VA
Ferguson Airport (81VA) is an airport in Wirtz, VA, at 1,050 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 81VA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 81VA have a control tower?
No. Ferguson Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 81VA?
Ferguson Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 81VA?
Ferguson Airport is in Wirtz, VA, at an elevation of 1,050 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.1172, -79.7870.
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