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2G6 Weather Mc Laughlin Seaplane Base

Chester, VirginiaElevation 7 ftSeaplane base
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE
Nearest report: KFCI · 10 NM NW · 31 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
No on-field report, so no field flight category. Conditions at the field may differ.
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE · KFCI
WIND
310@3
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

No aviation METAR is published for this airport. The nearest National Weather Service station reports wind calm, visibility 10 SM, temperature 9C. Treat this as supplemental, not an aviation observation. Forecast suggests monday patchy fog then sunny, high near 71F, low near 42F, 0% chance of precipitation. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
Monday Patchy Fog then Sunny 71/42 N 2 kt – 0%
Tuesday Sunny 73/47 N 5 kt – 0%
Wednesday Mostly Sunny 70/51 NE 4 kt – 0%
Thursday Mostly Sunny 74/50 W 1 kt – 0%
Friday Sunny 77/52 0 kt – 0%
Saturday Mostly Sunny 75/56 SE 4 kt – 4%
Sunday Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers 74 S 5 kt – 30%

Source: National Weather Service (office AKQ). Forecast issued 0426Z.

Radar

Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for 2G6. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,500 ft

05W/23W
Dimensions
2,500 x 150 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 05W
Traffic patternRight
RWY 23W

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

FIELD CONDITIONS

Field elevation

Field elevation
7 ft MSL

Density and pressure altitude need a current temperature and altimeter from the METAR.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
2219Z 6:19 PM
Sunrise
1127Z 7:27 AM
Loggable night
2246Z (6:46 PM local) → 1101Z (7:01 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2219Z (6:19 PM local) → 1127Z (7:27 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2319Z (7:19 PM local) → 1027Z (6:27 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Mc Laughlin Seaplane Base is in Chester, Virginia. Field elevation 7 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerBARNEY MCLAUGHLIN
Manager phone804-641-0423
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA2G6
SectionalWASHINGTON
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionVirginia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37.3206, -77.3458
Distance from city6 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

2G6 has no on-field report. Nearest reporting station: KFCI (10 NM NW, VFR).

KFCI Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport
10 NM NW
VFR
KRIC Richmond International Airport
11 NM N
VFR
KPTB Dinwiddie County Airport
11 NM SW
IFR
KBKT Allen C Perkinson Blackstone Army Air Field
33 NM SW
VFR
KFAF Felker Army Air Field
37 NM E
VFR
KLVL Brunswick Municipal Airport
39 NM SW
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›SEE AIRSPACE LETTER.
›FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-640-4124.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗2G6 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 2G6 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 2G6. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 2G6 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 2G6. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 2G6?
2G6 sits at 7 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 2G6?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.