Airport information
- FAA LID
- VA83
- Coordinates
- 37.5224, -79.8520
- Elevation
- 1,140 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7W
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1993/04
- Distance from city
- 2 N
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 | 05:27 AM | 09:27Z |
| Sunrise | 05:58 AM | 09:58Z |
| Sunset | 08:44 PM | 00:44Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:15 PM | 01:15Z |
Plan a flight from VA83
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 11
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 11 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 11/29
3,039 ft × 150 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Hills, 150 ft, 2,000 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 3,039 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODR · Woodrum | VOR | 114.90 | r033° / 13.3 NM |
| ROA · Roanoke | VORTAC | 109.40 | r048° / 15 NM |
| SSU · White Sulphur Springs | VOR | 108.40 | r128° / 25.8 NM |
| LWB · Greenbrier | VOR-DME | 116.05 | r136° / 32.8 NM |
| LYH · Lynchburg | VORTAC | 109.20 | r304° / 33.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for VA83. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR USE; THRS DSPLCD TO PROVIDE 20:1 APCH SLOPE.
- PERSONAL USE.
- 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 VA83 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 VA83
Fincastle Airport (VA83) is an airport in Fincastle, VA, at 1,140 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,039 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for VA83, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does VA83 have a control tower?
No. Fincastle Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at VA83?
Fincastle Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,039 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is VA83?
Fincastle Airport is in Fincastle, VA, at an elevation of 1,140 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.5224, -79.8520.
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