Airport information
- FAA LID
- VA08
- Coordinates
- 37.7171, -76.3588
- Elevation
- 20 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1988/11
- Distance from city
- 1 E
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-22
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:13 AM | 09:13Z |
| Sunrise | 05:44 AM | 09:44Z |
| Sunset | 08:31 PM | 00:31Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:02 PM | 01:02Z |
Plan a flight from VA08
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
2,600 ft × 60 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCM · Harcum | VORTAC | 108.80 | r053° / 23.3 NM |
| CCV · Cape Charles | VORTAC | 112.20 | r332° / 28.1 NM |
| PXT · Patuxent | VORTAC | 117.60 | r187° / 34.3 NM |
| LFI · Langley | TACAN | 112.30 | r010° / 37.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for VA08. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED RWY 07 THR DSPLCD TO INSURE OBSTACLE CLEARANCE.
- FOR CD CTC NORFOLK APCH AT 757-464-0757.
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 VA08 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 VA08
Longbranch Airport (VA08) is an airport in Kilmarnock, VA, at 20 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for VA08, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does VA08 have a control tower?
No. Longbranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at VA08?
Longbranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is VA08?
Longbranch Airport is in Kilmarnock, VA, at an elevation of 20 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.7171, -76.3588.
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