Al's Field Private

48VA · Gore, VA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,120 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,500 ft 03/21
Runways
2
Mag var
8W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 48VA. Nearby reporting stations: KOKV (13 NM), KMRB (18 NM), KFRR (23 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:44 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:30 AM10:30Z
Sunrise06:57 AM10:57Z
Sunset07:17 PM23:17Z
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07:44 PM23:44Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:44 PM → 06:30 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:17 PM → 05:57 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 010°downwind 280°base 190°final 100°45° entry10212803

RWY 10LEFT traffic

Heading
100° mag · 092° true
Dimensions
900 × 30 ft
TPA
2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 280°) on the 45° at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

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

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

Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 48VA → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 48VA kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

MRB 112.10 · LDN 114.30 · ESL 110.80 · +1
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MRB · Martinsburg VORTAC 112.10 · 58X Low r263° / 24 NM
LDN · Linden VORTAC 114.30 · 90X Low r352° / 27.1 NM
ESL · Kessel VOR/DME 110.80 · 45X Low r088° / 29.9 NM
HGR · Hagerstown VOR 109.80 Low r230° / 33.5 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 48VA — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
48VA
Coordinates
39.2907, -78.3508
Elevation
1,120 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
8W
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
Activated
1986/08
Distance from city
2 NW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
AL HAYS
447 WHITACRE ROAD, GORE, VA
540-888-4348
Manager
AL HAYS
447 WHITACRE ROAD, GORE, VA
540-888-4348
Remarks FAA · 5 notes

General

  • CTN: FARM EQPT AND HAY BALES MAY BE ON OR NEAR LDG AREAS.
  • AIRSTRIP IS A HAYFIELD WHEN NOT IN USE FOR RWYS.
  • PMSN RQRD EXC FOR EMERG.
  • DRONES OR UAVS NOT ALLOWED EXC FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OR LEGITIMATE EMERG OPS.
  • FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-709-4993.

Nearby airports

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About 48VA

Al's Field (48VA) is an airport in Gore, VA, at 1,120 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 1,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 48VA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 48VA have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 48VA?

Al's Field has 2 runways; the longest is 1,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 48VA?

Al's Field is in Gore, VA, at an elevation of 1,120 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.2907, -78.3508.

More about 48VA

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 48VA 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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