Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8VA6
- Coordinates
- 37.7382, -78.9622
- Elevation
- 840 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7W
- 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
- 1982/02
- Distance from city
- 5 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 | 05:23 AM | 09:23Z |
| Sunrise | 05:54 AM | 09:54Z |
| Sunset | 08:41 PM | 00:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:12 PM | 01:12Z |
Plan a flight from 8VA6
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 03
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 03 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 03/21
1,400 ft × 120 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 1,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOL · Montebello | VOR-DME | 115.30 | r150° / 11.9 NM |
| LYH · Lynchburg | VORTAC | 109.20 | r029° / 31.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8VA6. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-640-4124.
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 8VA6 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 8VA6
Flatwoods Airport (8VA6) is an airport in Lovingston, VA, at 840 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 8VA6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8VA6 have a control tower?
No. Flatwoods Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8VA6?
Flatwoods Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8VA6?
Flatwoods Airport is in Lovingston, VA, at an elevation of 840 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.7382, -78.9622.
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