KW45
Luray Caverns Airport
Luray, VirginiaElevation 902 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
04/22
RWY 0435°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 22215°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternRight
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Luray Caverns Airport is in Luray, Virginia. Field elevation 902 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJAMES CULPEPPER
Manager phone540-743-6070
AttendedDaily, 0800–1800
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKW45
SectionalWASHINGTON
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionVirginia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.6671, -78.5006
Distance from city2 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A+
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
133.2
WASHINGTON CNTR
CNTR
122.8
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ACTVT REIL RWY 04/22; MIRL RWY 04/22 - CTAF.
›RGT TFC FOR LNDG TO SW.
›RWY 4 MRKGS CVRD WITH ALGAE.
›10 FT ROAD LCTD 80 FT FM END OF RWY, 230 FT LEFT ON APCH.
›RWY 22 MRKGS CVRD WITH ALGAE.
›FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
›DEER AND BIRDS ON AND INVOF ARPT.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KW45 have a METAR?
Yes. KW45 is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KW45 have a TAF?
When KW45 issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KW45?
KW45 sits at 902 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KW45?
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.