Airport information
- FAA LID
- VG42
- Coordinates
- 37.2647, -77.1654
- Elevation
- 85 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2002/02
- Distance from city
- 5 E
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 | 05:17 AM | 09:17Z |
| Sunrise | 05:48 AM | 09:48Z |
| Sunset | 08:32 PM | 00:32Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:03 PM | 01:03Z |
Plan a flight from VG42
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 02
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 02 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 02/20
2,700 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 2,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HPW · Hopewell | VORTAC | 112.00 | r218° / 4.5 NM |
| RIC · Richmond | VORTAC | 114.10 | r162° / 16.1 NM |
| HCM · Harcum | VORTAC | 108.80 | r250° / 24.3 NM |
| FKN · Franklin | VORTAC | 110.60 | r357° / 33.9 NM |
| FAK · Flat Rock | VORTAC | 113.30 | r122° / 35.4 NM |
| LFI · Langley | TACAN | 112.30 | r296° / 40 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for VG42. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR; NO IFR OPNS; CLEAR 20:1 APCH/DEP PATH; NSTD TFC PATTERN RWY 20 TO AVOID CHURCH FOR NOISE PURPOSES.
- 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 VG42 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 VG42
Henshaw Airport (VG42) is an airport in Hopewell, VA, at 85 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for VG42, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does VG42 have a control tower?
No. Henshaw Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at VG42?
Henshaw Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is VG42?
Henshaw Airport is in Hopewell, VA, at an elevation of 85 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.2647, -77.1654.
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