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48VA

Al's Field

Gore, VirginiaElevation 1,120 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 1,500 ft

03/21
Dimensions
1,500 x 50 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 03
RWY 21
10/28
Dimensions
900 x 30 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 10
RWY 28

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Al's Field is in Gore, Virginia. Field elevation 1,120 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerAL HAYS
Manager phone540-888-4348
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA48VA
SectionalWASHINGTON
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionVirginia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.2913, -78.3514
Distance from city2 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PMSN RQRD EXC FOR EMERG.
›DRONES OR UAVS NOT ALLOWED EXC FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OR LEGITIMATE EMERG OPS.
›PRVDD PROPONENT ENTERS INTO A LTR OF AGREEMENT WITH TIMBER RIDGE ARPT REGARDING NON-STANDARD TRAFFIC PATTERNS.
›CTN: FARM EQPT AND HAY BALES MAY BE ON OR NEAR LDG AREAS.
›FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-709-4993.
›AIRSTRIP IS A HAYFIELD WHEN NOT IN USE FOR RWYS.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗48VA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 48VA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 48VA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 48VA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 48VA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 48VA?
48VA sits at 1,120 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 48VA?
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.