Airport information
- FAA LID
- 9VA6
- Coordinates
- 37.5799, -77.9191
- Elevation
- 321 ft MSL
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2014/04
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 05:19 AM | 09:19Z |
| Sunrise | 05:50 AM | 09:50Z |
| Sunset | 08:36 PM | 00:36Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:08 PM | 01:08Z |
Plan a flight from 9VA6
Night operations
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 122.9
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,200 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,200 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.9 |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAK · Flat Rock | VORTAC | 113.30 | r312° / 5.3 NM |
| GVE · Gordonsville | VORTAC | 115.60 | r163° / 28.3 NM |
| RIC · Richmond | VORTAC | 114.10 | r288° / 28.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 9VA6. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ALL OPERATIONS ARE CONDUCTED IN VFR WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE LANDING AREA IS LIMITED TO PRIVATE USE.
- 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 9VA6 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 9VA6
Saunders Field (9VA6) is an airport in Powhatan, VA, at 321 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 9VA6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 9VA6 have a control tower?
No. Saunders Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 9VA6?
Saunders Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 9VA6?
Saunders Field is in Powhatan, VA, at an elevation of 321 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.5799, -77.9191.
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