Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8VA1
- Coordinates
- 37.5443, -78.5868
- Elevation
- 470 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2017/06
- Distance from city
- 2 WSW
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 | 05:22 AM | 09:22Z |
| Sunrise | 05:53 AM | 09:53Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 00:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:10 PM | 01:10Z |
Plan a flight from 8VA1
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- ACTVT HIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF. on 123.3
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 13
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 123.3
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 13/31
4,600 ft · Asphalt (Excellent)- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- basic
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 15 ft, 50 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- basic
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 200 ft, 650 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 4,600 ft |
Communication frequencies
Tower & ground
| CTAF | 123.3 |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOL · Montebello | VOR-DME | 115.30 | r136° / 32.7 NM |
| GVE · Gordonsville | VORTAC | 115.60 | r222° / 34.9 NM |
| LYH · Lynchburg | VORTAC | 109.20 | r065° / 35.5 NM |
| FAK · Flat Rock | VORTAC | 113.30 | r278° / 36.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8VA1. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ALL OPS CONDUCTED VFR; LTD TO PVT USE; COMMON FREQ TO BE USED TO MNT ALL ACFT; RIGHT TFC TO RWY 31.
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
- OWNER DESIRES ARPT TO BE CHARTED.
- ACTVT HIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF.
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 8VA1 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 8VA1
Slate River Airpark (8VA1) is an airport in Buckingham, VA, at 470 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8VA1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8VA1 have a control tower?
No. Slate River Airpark is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8VA1?
Slate River Airpark has 1 runway; the longest is 4,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8VA1?
Slate River Airpark is in Buckingham, VA, at an elevation of 470 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.5443, -78.5868.
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