Airport information
- FAA LID
- VA81
- Coordinates
- 37.9454, -77.8994
- Elevation
- 396 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1967/02
- Distance from city
- 4 S
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 | 05:18 AM | 09:18Z |
| Sunrise | 05:49 AM | 09:49Z |
| Sunset | 08:37 PM | 00:37Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:09 PM | 01:09Z |
Plan a flight from VA81
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,400 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 1,550 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 1,500 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GVE · Gordonsville | VORTAC | 115.60 | r115° / 12.7 NM |
| FAK · Flat Rock | VORTAC | 113.30 | r358° / 25.3 NM |
| BRV · Brooke | VORTAC | 114.50 | r237° / 34.9 NM |
| RIC · Richmond | VORTAC | 114.10 | r323° / 38.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for VA81. 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 VA81 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 VA81
Cub Field (VA81) is an airport in Mineral, VA, at 396 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for VA81, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does VA81 have a control tower?
No. Cub Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at VA81?
Cub Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is VA81?
Cub Field is in Mineral, VA, at an elevation of 396 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.9454, -77.8994.
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