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VA48

Lockerman Seaplane Base

Gretna, VirginiaElevation 795 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 5,000 ft

ALL/WAY
Dimensions
5,000 x 5,000 ft
Surface
Water
RWY ALL
RWY WAY

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Lockerman Seaplane Base is in Gretna, Virginia. Field elevation 795 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerJ R LOCKERMAN
Manager phone804-927-5226
AttendedIREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAVA48
SectionalCINCINNATI
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionVirginia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37.0382, -79.5961
Distance from city9 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC ROANOKE APCH AT 540-563-1307.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗VA48 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does VA48 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for VA48. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does VA48 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for VA48. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at VA48?
VA48 sits at 795 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for VA48?
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.