Airport information
- FAA LID
- VA73
- Coordinates
- 37.2448, -77.4939
- Elevation
- 190 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8W
- 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
- 1967/03
- Distance from city
- 2 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 | 05:19 AM | 09:19Z |
| Sunrise | 05:50 AM | 09:50Z |
| Sunset | 08:34 PM | 00:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:05 PM | 01:05Z |
Plan a flight from VA73
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
3,100 ft × 250 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 500 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,100 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIC · Richmond | VORTAC | 114.10 | r217° / 17.5 NM |
| HPW · Hopewell | VORTAC | 112.00 | r260° / 18.7 NM |
| FAK · Flat Rock | VORTAC | 113.30 | r143° / 23.3 NM |
| LVL · Lawrenceville | VORTAC | 112.90 | r045° / 32.3 NM |
| HCM · Harcum | VORTAC | 108.80 | r259° / 39.3 NM |
| FKN · Franklin | VORTAC | 110.60 | r333° / 39.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for VA73. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-640-4124.
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 VA73 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 VA73
Mazza Airport (VA73) is an airport in Matoaca, VA, at 190 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for VA73, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does VA73 have a control tower?
No. Mazza Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at VA73?
Mazza Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,100 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is VA73?
Mazza Airport is in Matoaca, VA, at an elevation of 190 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.2448, -77.4939.
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