Airport information
- FAA LID
- 87VA
- Coordinates
- 38.0811, -78.6956
- Elevation
- 690 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Attendance
- ALL DALGT
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1994/08
- Distance from city
- 1 N
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 | 05:21 AM | 09:21Z |
| Sunrise | 05:52 AM | 09:52Z |
| Sunset | 08:41 PM | 00:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:12 PM | 01:12Z |
Plan a flight from 87VA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
1,000 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 20 ft, 50 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 1,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOL · Montebello | VOR-DME | 115.30 | r066° / 22.3 NM |
| GVE · Gordonsville | VORTAC | 115.60 | r285° / 26 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 87VA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED 30-40 FT TREES EACH SIDE OF RWY ARE REMOVED; DALGT OPS ONLY; NO IFR OPS CONDUCTED; ALLTRAFFIC PATTERNS NE SIDE OF ARPT; TKOFS TO SE ONLY & LDGS NW ONLY; & ONLY CLASS/AIRCRAFT USE ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-640-4124.
- ALL LDGS RWY 33; ALL TKOFS RWY 15.
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 87VA 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 87VA
Cottonwood Farm Airport (87VA) is an airport in Crozet, VA, at 690 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 87VA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 87VA have a control tower?
No. Cottonwood Farm Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 87VA?
Cottonwood Farm Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 87VA?
Cottonwood Farm Airport is in Crozet, VA, at an elevation of 690 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.0811, -78.6956.
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