Catawba Valley Airport Private

VA10 · Blacksburg, VA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,720 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,751 ft 05/23
Runway
1
Mag var
7W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:55 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:59 AM09:59Z
Sunrise06:28 AM10:28Z
Sunset08:26 PM00:26Z
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08:55 PM00:55Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:55 PM → 05:59 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:26 PM → 05:28 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 320°downwind 050°base 140°final 230°45° entry2305

RWY 23RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
230° mag · 223° true
Dimensions
1,751 × 61 ft
TPA
2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
CTAF
122.9

Enter the right downwind (heading 050°) on the 45° at 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 23
Threshold elev
1,720 ft
Markings
nonstandard

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

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

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

Nearby navigation aids

PSK 116.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
PSK · Pulaski VORTAC 116.80 · 115X High r065° / 22.8 NM

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Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for VA10 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
VA10
Coordinates
37.2801, -80.3014
Elevation
1,720 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
7W
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
Activated
1997/09
Distance from city
7 SW

Night operations

Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement

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
Owner
JAMES MC PHERSON
3046 CATAWBA RD, BLACKSBURG, VA
(540) 239-5635
Manager
JAMES MC PHERSON
3046 CATAWBA RD, BLACKSBURG, VA
(540) 239-5635
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC ROANOKE APCH AT 540-563-1307.

Nearby airports

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About VA10

Catawba Valley Airport (VA10) is an airport in Blacksburg, VA, at 1,720 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,751 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for VA10, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does VA10 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at VA10?

Catawba Valley Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,751 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is VA10?

Catawba Valley Airport is in Blacksburg, VA, at an elevation of 1,720 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.2801, -80.3014.

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