Bear River Field Private
VG54 · McGaheysville, VA · 1,050 ft elevation · var 10W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- VG54
- Coordinates
- 38.3191, -78.7638
- Elevation
- 1,050 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10W
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2022/08
- Distance from city
- 4 SSW
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 | 05:20 AM | 09:20Z |
| Sunrise | 05:52 AM | 09:52Z |
| Sunset | 08:42 PM | 00:42Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:14 PM | 01:14Z |
Plan a flight from VG54
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 7
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 7 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 7/25
2,000 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 7/25 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOL · Montebello | VOR-DME | 115.30 | r038° / 29.9 NM |
| GVE · Gordonsville | VORTAC | 115.60 | r309° / 34.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for VG54. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
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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 VG54 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 VG54
Bear River Field (VG54) is an airport in McGaheysville, VA, at 1,050 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for VG54, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does VG54 have a control tower?
No. Bear River Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at VG54?
Bear River Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is VG54?
Bear River Field is in McGaheysville, VA, at an elevation of 1,050 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.3191, -78.7638.
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