Airport information
- FAA LID
- VA96
- Coordinates
- 37.8254, -78.7317
- Elevation
- 640 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Attendance
- SAT-SUN 1300-DARK
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1990/03
- Distance from city
- 8 NE
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 | 05:22 AM | 09:22Z |
| Sunrise | 05:53 AM | 09:53Z |
| Sunset | 08:40 PM | 00:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:12 PM | 01:12Z |
Plan a flight from VA96
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
1,500 ft × 30 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 100 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 1,500 ft |
Communication frequencies
Tower & ground
| UNICOM | 122.7 |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOL · Montebello | VOR-DME | 115.30 | r109° / 18.3 NM |
| GVE · Gordonsville | VORTAC | 115.60 | r254° / 29.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for VA96. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR; OPERS ARE CONDUCTED AS SUBMITTED ON 7480-1; ALL LANDINGS/DEPARTURES TO/FM RY 17.
- ALL LANDINGS/TAKEOFFS ON RY 17.
- 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 VA96 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 VA96
Faber Airport (VA96) is an airport in Lovingston, VA, at 640 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for VA96, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does VA96 have a control tower?
No. Faber Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at VA96?
Faber Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is VA96?
Faber Airport is in Lovingston, VA, at an elevation of 640 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.8254, -78.7317.
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