KXSA
Tappahannock-Essex County Airport
Tappahannock, VirginiaElevation 135 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
10/28
RWY 1086°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
RWY 28266°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Tappahannock-Essex County Airport is in Tappahannock, Virginia. Field elevation 135 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJIM EVANS
Manager phone804-443-5885
AttendedMAR - OCT ALL, 0900–1900
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKXSA
SectionalWASHINGTON
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionVirginia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37.8596, -76.8941
Distance from city5 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
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 ROTG BCN - CTAF.
›ACTVT PAPI RWY 10 & 28; MIRL RWY 10/28 - CTAF.
›DEER & OTHER WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
›6 FT TREE 196 FT FM THLD, 231 L OF CNTRLN ON APCH
›FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-640-4124.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KXSA have a METAR?
Yes. KXSA is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KXSA have a TAF?
When KXSA 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 KXSA?
KXSA sits at 135 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KXSA?
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.