8W2

VFR

NEW MARKET

NEW MARKET · VIRGINIA

Elev
962.7'
Longest RWY
2,920'06/24
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:15Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 8W2 NEW MARKET showing runway layout — runways 06/24
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 8W2
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,787.7'
MSL · field 962.7' + 825 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 8W2

Current METAR

Observed 00:15Z

K8W2 120015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/20 A2990 RMK AO1 T02160204
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 20°C
Altimeter
29.90 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,059 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
2 NM W
VFR sectional
WASHINGTON
Pattern altitude
825 ft AGL · 1,788 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
DCA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ROBERT THOMAS
Address
PO BOX 762, MIDDLEBURG VA 20118

Flight service · Hours

FSS DCA
LEESBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • M-F · 0800 - 1630

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 06
043°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 06

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 06 · 043° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,788 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/2443° / 223°2,920 ftASPH06 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
2415', road, 201' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 0

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 8W2 NEW MARKET in NEW MARKET, VIRGINIA, showing runways 06/24 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS)-A
8W2 · IAP
Can’t preview this PDF inline. Open it →

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,PAJA

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • DEER AND BIRDS ON & INVOF RY.
  • HOT AIR BALLOONS WEEKENDS EARLY MORNING & LATE AFTERNOON.
  • APRXLY 1000 FT N OF RY, 200 FT RIDGE/TREES PARALLEL RY.
  • ARRIVING PILOTS SHOULD USE CAUTION. SKYDIVING OPERATIONS WITHIN 2NM OF THE AIRPORT FROM 0800-SUNSET EVERY WEEKEND AND OCCASIONALLY DURING THE WEEK.
  • FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.

Fuel notes

  • 100LL24 HR CREDIT CARD SVC

Runway surface & condition

  • 06/24NSTD LIRL; THLD LGTS ONE FIXTURE EACH SIDE. RY 06 LGTD THLD RELOCATED 100 FT & RY 24 LGTD THLD RELOCATED 930 FT FOR NGT OPNS; 2020 FT RY 06/24 LGTD AT NGT. NO RY END LGTS RY 24.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 24RY 24, 5 FT FENCE 110 FT FM THLD 0B, 15 FT ROAD 115 FT FM THLD 0B, POLE 90 FT FM THR 100 FT R, 23 FT PLINE 114 FT FM THLD 117 FT L.
  • 24CTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS 45 DEG SLP; CLNC SLP 34:1 TO DTHR.
  • 06RIDGE & TREES PERPINDICULAR TO RWY 06; 225 FT LEFT OF CNTRLN & APRXLY 1300 FT FROM THLD.

Other notes

  • BLN RPR STN; ACFT RPRS AVBL, BUT NOT FULL-TIME.
  • RT TFC IS USED WHEN LNDG ON RWY 6.
  • PWR PLANT RPRS AVBL, BUT NOT FULL-TIME.
  • 1UNATNDD THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, AND NEW YEAR'S DAY.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 8W2

Answer card
ICAO
8W2
Name
NEW MARKET
Location
NEW MARKET, VIRGINIA
Elevation
962.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,787.7 ft MSL (825 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
06/24 · 2,920 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

New Market Airport (8W2) sits in New Market, Virginia. Field elevation is 962.7 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 06/24 is 2,920 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Pattern altitude is 825 ft AGL, which is 1,787.7 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. New Market Aeronautics is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL. 24-hour credit card service is published for 100LL fuel. The airport also notes aircraft repairs and power plant repairs are available, but not full-time. Clearance delivery is handled through Washington ARTCC at 703-771-3587.

This is a field where you want to stay sharp on the departure and arrival path. Published remarks call out ridge and trees near runway 06, plus a 34:1 clearance slope to the departure threshold on runway 24. There are also deer and birds in the area. Skydiving operations occur within 2 NM of the airport from 0800 to sunset every weekend, with occasional weekday activity. Hot air balloons also operate on weekends in the early morning and late afternoon. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and coordinate with the airport operator before you go if you need the latest operational picture.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 8W2?
Pattern altitude is 825 ft AGL, which is 1,787.7 ft MSL. Use that published value rather than calculating from field elevation.
Does New Market Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 8W2. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
Is 8W2 towered or non-towered?
8W2 is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What is the longest runway at New Market Airport?
The longest runway is 06/24 at 2,920 ft. It is asphalt with magnetic headings of 53° and 233°.
Which FBO is on the field at 8W2?
New Market Aeronautics is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL.
Is 100LL available at New Market Airport?
Yes. New Market Aeronautics carries AVGAS 100LL. The remarks say 24-hour credit card service is available for 100LL fuel.
What runway hazards should I watch for at 8W2?
Published remarks call out ridge and trees near runway 06. Runway 24 also has a fence, a road, a pole and a power line near the threshold area. Plan your arrival and departure with those obstructions in mind.
Are there special traffic conflicts at New Market Airport?
Yes. Skydiving operations occur within 2 NM of the airport from 0800 to sunset every weekend. There is occasional weekday activity. Hot air balloons also operate on weekends in the early morning and late afternoon.

Get PilotGPT

Fly into 8W2 with confidence

Live ATC transcription, AI flight planning, POH search and georeferenced charts — offline-ready on iOS.

Download · 7-day free trial