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VA04

Barrows Airport

Fincastle, VirginiaElevation 1,100 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,100 ft

08/26
Dimensions
2,100 x 40 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 08
RWY 26

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Barrows Airport is in Fincastle, Virginia. Field elevation 1,100 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerROBERT E. BARROWS
Manager phone540-473-3661
AttendedDaily, DAWN–DUSK
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAVA04
SectionalCINCINNATI
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionVirginia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37.4921, -79.9287
Distance from city2 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC ROANOKE APCH AT 540-563-1307.
›VFR USE ONLY.
›TREES 15 FT HIGH AT END OF RWY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗VA04 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does VA04 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for VA04. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does VA04 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for VA04. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at VA04?
VA04 sits at 1,100 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for VA04?
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.