Painter Field Private

VA20 · Painter, VA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
40 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,200 ft 3/21
Runway
1

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:34 PM
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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 300°downwind 210°base 120°final 030°45° entry321

RWY 3LEFT traffic

Heading
030° true
Dimensions
1,200 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
GRS

Enter the left downwind (heading 210°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

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

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

UNICOM
122.8

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

Nearby navigation aids

CCV 112.20 · LFI 112.30
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CCV · Cape Charles TACAN 112.20 · 59X r046° / 16.4 NM
LFI · Langley TACAN 112.30 · 70X r053° / 39.5 NM

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Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for VA20 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
VA20
Coordinates
37.5670, -75.7945
Elevation
40 ft MSL
Sectional chart
WASHINGTON
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
WASHINGTON (ZDC)
Flight service (FSS)
LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
MAR-OCT MON-SUN 0800-2000
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
2015/07
Distance from city
1 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
SHORE AVIATION
16620 COAL KILN RD, PAINTER, VA
Manager
DONALD GUYNN
16620 COAL KILN RD, PAINTER, VA
(757) 346-1134
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC NORFOLK APCH AT 757-464-0757.

Contact

  • MGR EMAIL: WMCCARTER@VERIZON.NET.

Nearby airports

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About VA20

Painter Field (VA20) is an airport in Painter, VA, at 40 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for VA20, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does VA20 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at VA20?

Painter Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,200 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is VA20?

Painter Field is in Painter, VA, at an elevation of 40 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.5670, -75.7945.

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