Rockfish Airport Private

VG22 · Nellysford, VA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
760 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,750 ft 06/24
Runway
1
Mag var
8W

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:51 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:52 AM09:52Z
Sunrise06:21 AM10:21Z
Sunset08:22 PM00:22Z
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Loggable night (§1.1)
08:51 PM → 05:52 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 338°downwind 068°base 158°final 248°45° entry2406

RWY 24RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
248° mag · 240° true
Dimensions
1,750 × 40 ft
TPA
1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
CTAF
122.9

Enter the right downwind (heading 068°) on the 45° at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 24

Condition: Fair.

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

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

MOL 115.30 · GVE 115.60
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MOL · Montebello VOR/DME 115.30 · 100X Low r102° / 10.2 NM
GVE · Gordonsville VORTAC 115.60 · 103X High r263° / 36 NM

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Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for VG22 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
VG22
Coordinates
37.8788, -78.8936
Elevation
760 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
8W
Sectional chart
WASHINGTON
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
WASHINGTON (ZDC)
Flight service (FSS)
LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1977/06
Distance from city
1 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
ROCKFISH GLIDERPORT LLC
227 EDGEWOOD DRIVE, PO BOX 602, NELLYSFORD, VA
540-209-5684
Manager
CHRISTOPHER NYE
227 EDGEWOOD DRIVE, PO BOX 602, NELLYSFORD, VA
540-209-5684
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-640-4124.

Nearby airports

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About VG22

Rockfish Airport (VG22) is an airport in Nellysford, VA, at 760 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,750 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for VG22, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does VG22 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at VG22?

Rockfish Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,750 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is VG22?

Rockfish Airport is in Nellysford, VA, at an elevation of 760 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.8788, -78.8936.

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