Airport information
- FAA LID
- VA04
- Coordinates
- 37.4921, -79.9287
- Elevation
- 1,100 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6W
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Attendance
- ALL DAWN-DUSK
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Landing fee
- Yes
- Activated
- 1988/11
- Distance from city
- 2 W
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 | 05:28 AM | 09:28Z |
| Sunrise | 05:59 AM | 09:59Z |
| Sunset | 08:44 PM | 00:44Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:15 PM | 01:15Z |
Plan a flight from VA04
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
2,100 ft × 40 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Hill, 15 ft, 20 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 20 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,100 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODR · Woodrum | VOR | 114.90 | r019° / 10.4 NM |
| ROA · Roanoke | VORTAC | 109.40 | r041° / 11.2 NM |
| SSU · White Sulphur Springs | VOR | 108.40 | r137° / 24.1 NM |
| LWB · Greenbrier | VOR-DME | 116.05 | r143° / 31.3 NM |
| LYH · Lynchburg | VORTAC | 109.20 | r299° / 36 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for VA04. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC ROANOKE APCH AT 540-563-1307.
- TREES 15 FT HIGH AT END OF RWY.
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 VA04 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 VA04
Barrows Airport (VA04) is an airport in Fincastle, VA, at 1,100 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for VA04, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does VA04 have a control tower?
No. Barrows Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at VA04?
Barrows Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,100 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is VA04?
Barrows Airport is in Fincastle, VA, at an elevation of 1,100 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.4921, -79.9287.
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