The Grass Patch Airport Private
VA62 · Lovettsville, VA · 530 ft elevation · var 9W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- VA62
- Coordinates
- 39.2579, -77.6541
- Elevation
- 530 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1970/04
- Distance from city
- 1 SW
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 | 05:12 AM | 09:12Z |
| Sunrise | 05:44 AM | 09:44Z |
| Sunset | 08:40 PM | 00:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:13 PM | 01:13Z |
Plan a flight from VA62
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
2,200 ft × 75 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRB · Martinsburg | VORTAC | 112.10 | r137° / 11.8 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR | 109.00 | r243° / 15.9 NM |
| AML · Armel | VORTAC | 113.50 | r344° / 21.3 NM |
| HGR · Hagerstown | VOR | 109.80 | r167° / 28 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 | r254° / 34.4 NM |
| LDN · Linden | VORTAC | 114.30 | r053° / 35.3 NM |
| DCA · Washington | VOR-DME | 111.00 | r319° / 37.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for VA62. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR USE ONLY.
- SPECIAL FAA APPROVED ACROBATIC AREA FOR 1 ACFT/PITTS 3100/FM GND LVL TO 2300MSL WITHIN 1NM FM CNTR OF ARPT.
- (A52) 60-FOOT ANT TWR (UNLGTD) SE CORNER OF HSE 1200 FEET FROM RWY ENDS.
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-709-4993.
- TREES BOTH SIDES SW END.
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 VA62 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 VA62
The Grass Patch Airport (VA62) is an airport in Lovettsville, VA, at 530 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 VA62, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does VA62 have a control tower?
No. The Grass Patch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at VA62?
The Grass Patch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is VA62?
The Grass Patch Airport is in Lovettsville, VA, at an elevation of 530 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.2579, -77.6541.
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