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VA44 · Virginia Beach, VA · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:33 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:46 AM | 09:46Z |
| Sunrise | 06:14 AM | 10:14Z |
| Sunset | 08:05 PM | 00:05Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:33 PM | 00:33Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13W/31W | 8,144 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for VA44 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the VA44 kneeboard →
Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
NTU 116.60 · ORF 116.90 · NGU 113.95 · +3
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NTU · Oceana | TACAN | 116.60 · 113X | — | r013° / 4.5 NM |
| ORF · Norfolk | VORTAC | 116.90 · 116X | High | r094° / 8.1 NM |
| NGU · Chambers | TACAN | 113.95 · 86Y | — | r112° / 12 NM |
| LFI · Langley | TACAN | 112.30 · 70X | — | r135° / 19.3 NM |
| CCV · Cape Charles | TACAN | 112.20 · 59X | — | r194° / 27 NM |
| ECG · Elizabeth City | VOR/DME | 115.75 · 104Y | Low | r017° / 39.1 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for VA44 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- VA44
- Coordinates
- 36.8988, -76.0323
- Elevation
- 0 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2025/09
- Distance from city
- 4 NW
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.
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
- Other services
- Air freight, Cargo, Charter
Ownership & management 2 contacts
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About VA44
Coastal Seaplanes Virginia Beach Seaplane Base (VA44) is a seaplane base in Virginia Beach, VA, at 0 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 8,144 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for VA44, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does VA44 have a control tower?
No. Coastal Seaplanes Virginia Beach Seaplane Base is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) seaplane base; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at VA44?
Coastal Seaplanes Virginia Beach Seaplane Base has 1 runway; the longest is 8,144 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is VA44?
Coastal Seaplanes Virginia Beach Seaplane Base is in Virginia Beach, VA, at an elevation of 0 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.8988, -76.0323.
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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 VA44 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.