Airport information
- FAA LID
- VA52
- Coordinates
- 38.4851, -78.9453
- Elevation
- 1,650 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8W
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1973/12
- Distance from city
- 4 NW
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 | 05:20 AM | 09:20Z |
| Sunrise | 05:52 AM | 09:52Z |
| Sunset | 08:43 PM | 00:43Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:15 PM | 01:15Z |
Plan a flight from VA52
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 06
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 06 at 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 06/24
1,800 ft × 30 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOL · Montebello | VOR-DME | 115.30 | r017° / 35.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for VA52. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 VA52 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 VA52
Frank Field (VA52) is an airport in Harrisonburg, VA, at 1,650 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for VA52, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does VA52 have a control tower?
No. Frank Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at VA52?
Frank Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is VA52?
Frank Field is in Harrisonburg, VA, at an elevation of 1,650 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.4851, -78.9453.
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