Suffolk Executive Airport

SFQ · KSFQ · Suffolk, VA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
70 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,007 ft 04/22
Runways
2
Mag var
10W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:38 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:46 AM09:46Z
Sunrise06:14 AM10:14Z
Sunset08:10 PM00:10Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:38 PM00:38Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:38 PM → 05:46 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:10 PM → 05:14 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 130°downwind 040°base 310°final 220°45° entry22250407

RWY 22LEFT traffic

Heading
220° mag · 210° true
Dimensions
5,007 × 100 ft
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3.5°)
CTAF
122.7

Enter the left downwind (heading 040°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 22
Threshold elev
69 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 97 ft, 2,317 ft from threshold, 195 ft L of centerline — 21:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
45 ft
TDZ elevation
69 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k, Double wheel 60k, Dual tandem 60k.

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

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
119.375

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.7
UNICOM
122.7

Departure & arrival

“Norfolk”
App/Dep
127.9

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (3 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
118.9KOHLS STAR · OUTLA STAR
269.425APCH/P DEP/P
353.7KOHLS STAR · OUTLA STAR

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

Instrument landing systems

RWY 04
RunwayILS
RWY 04LOC/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.95 (RKH)

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

Nearby navigation aids

NGU 113.95 · CVI 114.60 · ORF 116.90 · +3
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
NGU · Chambers TACAN 113.95 · 86Y r235° / 22 NM
CVI · Cofield TACAN 114.60 · 93X r044° / 22.7 NM
ORF · Norfolk VORTAC 116.90 · 116X High r244° / 23 NM
LFI · Langley TACAN 112.30 · 70X r216° / 26.9 NM
NTU · Oceana TACAN 116.60 · 113X r263° / 28.5 NM
ECG · Elizabeth City VOR/DME 115.75 · 104Y Low r328° / 32.8 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Arrivals
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KSFQ
Coordinates
36.6824, -76.6019
Elevation
70 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
10W
Sectional chart
WASHINGTON
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 119.375 · ☎ 757-934-3942
ARTCC
WASHINGTON (ZDC)
Flight service (FSS)
LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
SFQ
Attendance
ALL 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1943/10
Distance from city
3 SW

Activity & hazards NASR

  • Parachute jumping — to 13,500 ft MSL · SR-SS DLY

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 04 & 22; HIRL RWY 04/22 - CTAF. on 122.7Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 04: 4-light PAPI (left) · 22: 4-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, MOGAS
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Agricultural, Charter, Instruction, Parachute ops, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF SUFFOLK
PO BOX 1858, SUFFOLK, VA
757-514-4000
Manager
TIM DANIEL
1200 GENE BOLTON DRIVE, SUFFOLK, VA
757-514-4411
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC NORFOLK APCH AT 757-464-0757.

Runways

  • RWY 7 MARKINGS FADED AND POOR CONDITION.
  • RWY 25 MARKINGS IN POOR CONDITION.
  • RWY END ARROW HEADS PAINTED WHITE INSTEAD OF DESIGNED AVIATION YELLOW.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 04 & 22; HIRL RWY 04/22 - CTAF.

Obstructions

  • 12 FT TREE; 110 FT FM THLD, 220 RIGHT OF CNTRLN ON APCH CLNC SLP 9:1.
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About KSFQ

Suffolk Executive Airport (SFQ · KSFQ) is an airport in Suffolk, VA, at 70 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,007 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KSFQ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KSFQ have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KSFQ?

Suffolk Executive Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,007 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KSFQ?

Suffolk Executive Airport is in Suffolk, VA, at an elevation of 70 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.6824, -76.6019.

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