Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8VG4
- Coordinates
- 37.6055, -79.0169
- Elevation
- 660 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2018/02
- Distance from city
- 2 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 | 05:24 AM | 09:24Z |
| Sunrise | 05:55 AM | 09:55Z |
| Sunset | 08:41 PM | 00:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:12 PM | 01:12Z |
Plan a flight from 8VG4
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 10
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 10 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 10/28
1,200 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 16/34
1,700 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 1,200 ft | |
| 16/34 | 1,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOL · Montebello | VOR-DME | 115.30 | r171° / 18.2 NM |
| LYH · Lynchburg | VORTAC | 109.20 | r031° / 23.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8VG4. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- EXER CTN WHEN ENTERING LDG PAT. OCNL AERO TOWING OF HANG GLIDERS TO 2000+ FT INVOF ARPT. LDGNG GLDS HAVE RIGHT OF WAY. FREQ FLT TRNG EXERCICSES IN PAT IN WT SHIFT CTL LAND VEHICLES (TRIKES).
- 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 8VG4 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 8VG4
Buffalo Ridge Airport (8VG4) is an airport in Amherst, VA, at 660 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 1,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8VG4, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8VG4 have a control tower?
No. Buffalo Ridge Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8VG4?
Buffalo Ridge Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 1,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8VG4?
Buffalo Ridge Airport is in Amherst, VA, at an elevation of 660 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.6055, -79.0169.
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