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81VA

Ferguson Airport

Wirtz, VirginiaElevation 1,050 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,600 ft

13/31
Dimensions
1,600 x 30 ft
Surface
Turf (fair)
RWY 13
RWY 31

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Ferguson Airport is in Wirtz, Virginia. Field elevation 1,050 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJ HATCHER FERGUSON
Manager phone703-721-2643
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA81VA
SectionalWASHINGTON
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionVirginia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37.1172, -79.7870
Distance from city9 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD DAYLIGHT OPNS; PR USE; IFR OPNS NOT CONDUCTED; COORDINATE OPNS WITH CHIMNEY ARPT; CONTACT NAVY REP FOR THIS AREA.
›FOR CD CTC ROANOKE APCH AT 540-563-1307.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗81VA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 81VA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 81VA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 81VA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 81VA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 81VA?
81VA sits at 1,050 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 81VA?
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.