Airport information
- FAA LID
- VA28
- Coordinates
- 37.1213, -78.6436
- Elevation
- 560 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7W
- 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
- 1975/04
- Distance from city
- 0 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 | 08:38 PM | 00:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:09 PM | 01:09Z |
Plan a flight from VA28
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
2,250 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 150 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 2,250 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYH · Lynchburg | VORTAC | 109.20 | r111° / 29.5 NM |
| SBV · South Boston | VORTAC | 110.40 | r038° / 32.2 NM |
| LVL · Lawrenceville | VORTAC | 112.90 | r305° / 39.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for VA28. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PVT USE OF OWN ACFT, OTHERS AT OWN RISK.
- FOR CD CTC ROANOKE APCH AT 540-563-1307.
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 VA28 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 VA28
Layne Farm Airstrip (VA28) is an airport in Cullen, VA, at 560 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,250 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for VA28, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does VA28 have a control tower?
No. Layne Farm Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at VA28?
Layne Farm Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,250 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is VA28?
Layne Farm Airstrip is in Cullen, VA, at an elevation of 560 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.1213, -78.6436.
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