Airport information
- FAA LID
- VG37
- Coordinates
- 36.5892, -76.6385
- Elevation
- 75 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Distance from city
- 2 E
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-22
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:18 AM | 09:18Z |
| Sunrise | 05:49 AM | 09:49Z |
| Sunset | 08:28 PM | 00:28Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:59 PM | 00:59Z |
Plan a flight from VG37
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
2,550 ft × 60 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 36 ft, 535 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 14:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 0 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline
- Displaced threshold
- 360 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 2,550 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVI · Cofield | VORTAC | 114.60 | r050° / 17.2 NM |
| FKN · Franklin | VORTAC | 110.60 | r122° / 19.5 NM |
| NGU · Chambers | TACAN | 111.10 | r230° / 27.3 NM |
| ORF · Norfolk | VORTAC | 116.90 | r236° / 27.8 NM |
| ECG · Elizabeth City | VOR-DME | 112.50 | r319° / 29.9 NM |
| NTU · Oceana | TACAN | 116.60 | r254° / 32.2 NM |
| LFI · Langley | TACAN | 112.30 | r214° / 32.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for VG37. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Parking
- tiedowns
- Other services
- Agricultural
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC NORFOLK APCH AT 757-464-0757.
- DSPLCD THR MKD BY CONES.
- 12:1 FM DSPLCD THR TO M-PLINE.
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 VG37 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 VG37
Umphlett Airstrip (VG37) is an airport in Whaleyville, VA, at 75 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,550 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for VG37, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does VG37 have a control tower?
No. Umphlett Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at VG37?
Umphlett Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,550 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is VG37?
Umphlett Airstrip is in Whaleyville, VA, at an elevation of 75 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.5892, -76.6385.
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