Airport information
- FAA LID
- VG18
- Coordinates
- 38.8159, -78.7703
- Elevation
- 1,263 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
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1967/03
- Distance from city
- 1 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 | 05:18 AM | 09:18Z |
| Sunrise | 05:50 AM | 09:50Z |
| Sunset | 08:44 PM | 00:44Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:16 PM | 01:16Z |
Plan a flight from VG18
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05 · 054°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,400 ft MSL · 1,137 AGL
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 2,400 ft MSL · 1,137 AGL on a 45°.
Runway 05/23
2,240 ft × 50 ft · Asphalt (Fair)- Heading
- 054° mag · 46° true
- Threshold elev
- 1,267 ft
- Markings
- numbers only
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 54 ft, 980 ft from threshold, 90 ft L of centerline — 14:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- 234° mag · 226° true
- Threshold elev
- 1,256 ft
- Markings
- numbers only
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 15 ft, 200 ft from threshold, 90 ft L of centerline
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,240 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDN · Linden | VORTAC | 114.30 | r271° / 26.5 NM |
| ESL · Kessel | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r163° / 26.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for VG18. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
- Parking
- tiedowns
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- AND CINCINNATI.
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
- TPA 2400 MSL. HILLS ADJ.
- ARPT CLSD SUNSET - SUNRISE.
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 VG18 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 VG18
Sky Bryce Airport (VG18) is an airport in Basye, VA, at 1,263 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,240 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for VG18, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does VG18 have a control tower?
No. Sky Bryce Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at VG18?
Sky Bryce Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,240 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is VG18?
Sky Bryce Airport is in Basye, VA, at an elevation of 1,263 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.8159, -78.7703.
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