Machipongo International Private

3VG2 · Machipongo, VA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
36 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,800 ft 10/28
Runway
1

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 3VG2. Nearby reporting stations: KMFV (17 NM), KTGI (27 NM), KLFI (29 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:28 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:24 AM10:24Z
Sunrise06:50 AM10:50Z
Sunset07:02 PM23:02Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:28 PM23:28Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:28 PM → 06:24 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:02 PM → 05:50 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 010°downwind 280°base 190°final 100°45° entry1028

RWY 10LEFT traffic

Heading
100° true
Dimensions
2,800 × 60 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 280°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 3VG2 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 3VG2 kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

CCV 112.20 · LFI 112.30 · NGU 113.95 · +3
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CCV · Cape Charles TACAN 112.20 · 59X r074° / 5.6 NM
LFI · Langley TACAN 112.30 · 70X r061° / 28.8 NM
NGU · Chambers TACAN 113.95 · 86Y r044° / 32.6 NM
ORF · Norfolk VORTAC 116.90 · 116X High r033° / 33.2 NM
NTU · Oceana TACAN 116.60 · 113X r022° / 34.6 NM
HCM · Harcum VORTAC 108.80 · 25X Low r102° / 39.2 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3VG2 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
3VG2
Coordinates
37.3883, -75.8925
Elevation
36 ft MSL
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
Activated
2006/12
Distance from city
2 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
SEASIDE LAND PROTECTION, INC.
2242 ARLINGTON CHASE RD, CAPE CHARLES, VA
757-377-4222
Manager
PATRICK HAND
2242 ARLINGTON CHASE RD, CAPE CHARLES, VA
757-377-4222
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • 30 FT PLINE 300 FT WEST OF RY.
  • FOR CD CTC NORFOLK APCH AT 757-464-0757.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: 9VG Campbell Field (4 NM) · 21VA Eagles Nest (private) (5 NM) · VG65 Bigler Airfield (private) (6 NM) · 24VA Cherrystone (private) (8 NM) · VG30 Scott Farm Strip (private) (10 NM) · VG09 Starbase (private) (11 NM)

About 3VG2

Machipongo International (3VG2) is an airport in Machipongo, VA, at 36 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3VG2, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 3VG2 have a control tower?

No. Machipongo International is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 3VG2?

Machipongo International has 1 runway; the longest is 2,800 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 3VG2?

Machipongo International is in Machipongo, VA, at an elevation of 36 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.3883, -75.8925.

More about 3VG2

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 3VG2 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.

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