Slate River Airpark Private
8VA1 · Buckingham, VA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-11-02 · night begins 05:42 PM
| Event | Local (EST) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:13 AM | 11:13Z |
| Sunrise | 06:40 AM | 11:40Z |
| Sunset | 05:15 PM | 22:15Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 05:42 PM | 22:42Z |
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Runways
RWY 13LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 130° true
- Dimensions
- 4,600 × 75 ft
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Asphalt
- CTAF
- 123.3
Enter the left downwind (heading 310°) on the 45° at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 13
- Markings
- basic
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 15 ft, 50 ft from threshold
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 4,600 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
MOL 115.30 · GVE 115.60 · LYH 109.20 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOL · Montebello | VOR/DME | 115.30 · 100X | Low | r136° / 32.7 NM |
| GVE · Gordonsville | VORTAC | 115.60 · 103X | High | r222° / 34.9 NM |
| LYH · Lynchburg | VOR/DME | 109.20 · 29X | Low | r065° / 35.5 NM |
| FAK · Flat Rock | VORTAC | 113.30 · 80X | High | r278° / 36.1 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8VA1 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8VA1
- Coordinates
- 37.5444, -78.5871
- Elevation
- 470 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- 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
- 2017/06
- Distance from city
- 2 WSW
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- ACTVT HIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF. on 123.3
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
- OWNER DESIRES ARPT TO BE CHARTED.
Lighting
- ACTVT HIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF.
Nearby airports
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About 8VA1
Slate River Airpark (8VA1) is an airport in Buckingham, VA, at 470 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8VA1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8VA1 have a control tower?
No. Slate River Airpark is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 8VA1?
Slate River Airpark has 1 runway; the longest is 4,600 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8VA1?
Slate River Airpark is in Buckingham, VA, at an elevation of 470 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.5444, -78.5871.
More about 8VA1
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 8VA1 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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