Airport information
- FAA LID
- VG57
- Coordinates
- 38.6057, -77.5847
- Elevation
- 225 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG
- Attendance
- UNATTENDED
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1985/12
- Distance from city
- 4 SE
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 | 05:14 AM | 09:14Z |
| Sunrise | 05:46 AM | 09:46Z |
| Sunset | 08:38 PM | 00:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:10 PM | 01:10Z |
Plan a flight from VG57
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 04
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 04/22
2,450 ft × 45 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 15 ft, 140 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 9:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 35 ft, 569 ft from threshold, 40 ft R of centerline — 16:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,450 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSN · Casanova | VORTAC | 116.30 | r105° / 13.3 NM |
| BRV · Brooke | VORTAC | 114.50 | r335° / 19.5 NM |
| AML · Armel | VORTAC | 113.50 | r204° / 20.5 NM |
| DCA · Washington | VOR-DME | 111.00 | r248° / 29.9 NM |
| LDN · Linden | VORTAC | 114.30 | r123° / 32.7 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 | r260° / 35.8 NM |
| OTT · Nottingham | VORTAC | 113.70 | r272° / 39.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for VG57. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Parking
- tiedowns
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED PROPONENT COORDINATES WITH QUANTICO MARINE BASE.
- RY 22 4 FT WOOD FENCE 120 FT FM END OF RY.
- R/C MODEL ACFT INVOF ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-709-4993.
- ULTRALIGHT ACTIVITY ON & INVOF ARPT.
- UNATTENDED
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 VG57 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 VG57
Maples Field (VG57) is an airport in Catlett, VA, at 225 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,450 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for VG57, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does VG57 have a control tower?
No. Maples Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at VG57?
Maples Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,450 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is VG57?
Maples Field is in Catlett, VA, at an elevation of 225 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.6057, -77.5847.
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