Swinton Smith Field at Reidsville Municipal Airport

RVJ · KRVJ · Reidsville, GA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
196 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,003 ft 11/29
Runway
1
Mag var
6W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-03 · night begins 08:51 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:18 AM10:18Z
Sunrise06:45 AM10:45Z
Sunset08:24 PM00:24Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:51 PM00:51Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:51 PM → 06:18 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:24 PM → 05:45 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 024°downwind 294°base 204°final 114°45° entry1129

RWY 11LEFT traffic

Heading
114° mag · 108° true
Dimensions
5,003 × 75 ft
TPA
1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 294°) on the 45° at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 11
Threshold elev
164 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Tree, 38 ft, 1,444 ft from threshold, 600 ft R of centerline — 32:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
184 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
128.325

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Also

Flight service
127.575 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
269.025ALMA RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

AMG 115.10
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
AMG · Alma TACAN 115.10 · 98X r030° / 36.2 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KRVJ
Coordinates
32.0595, -82.1538
Elevation
196 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6W
Sectional chart
ATLANTA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 128.325 · ☎ 912-557-0011
ARTCC
JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
Flight service (FSS)
MACON · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
MCN
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1974/06
Distance from city
3 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT PAPI RYS 11 & 29, MIRL RY 11/29 PRESET LOW INTS DUSK-0230; TO INCR INTS & ACTVT AFTER 0230 - CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 11: 2-light PAPI (left) · 29: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF REIDSVILLE
PO BOX 730, REIDSVILLE, GA
912-557-4786
Manager
WIL SMITH
BOX 2351, REIDSVILLE, GA
(912) 246-2500
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-845-1592.

Lighting

  • ACTVT PAPI RYS 11 & 29, MIRL RY 11/29 PRESET LOW INTS DUSK-0230; TO INCR INTS & ACTVT AFTER 0230 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • FUEL 24 HR CREDIT CARD SVC AVBL.

Contact

  • CHAIR OF AIRPORT AUTHORITY
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About KRVJ

Swinton Smith Field at Reidsville Municipal Airport (RVJ · KRVJ) is an airport in Reidsville, GA, at 196 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,003 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KRVJ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KRVJ have a control tower?

No. Swinton Smith Field at Reidsville Municipal Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KRVJ?

Swinton Smith Field at Reidsville Municipal Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,003 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KRVJ?

Swinton Smith Field at Reidsville Municipal Airport is in Reidsville, GA, at an elevation of 196 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.0595, -82.1538.

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