8W2

VFR

NEW MARKET

NEW MARKET · VIRGINIA

Elev
962.7'
Longest RWY
2,920'06/24
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:55Z
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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
RWY 24
H/W +2 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF 8W2

Current METAR

Observed 20:55Z

K8W2 272055Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 21/05 A3016 RMK AO1 T02120054
Wind
160° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 5°C
Altimeter
30.16 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,616 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

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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160° · 6 kt
RWY 24
223°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 24

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 24 · 223° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,788 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/24Favored43° / 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS)-A
8W2 · IAP
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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

  • Arriving pilots should use caution. Skydiving operations occur within 2 nautical miles of the airport from 0800 to sunset every weekend and occasionally during the week.Show FAA
  • Deer and birds on and in vicinity of the runway.Show FAA
  • Hot air balloons operate on weekends early morning and late afternoon.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Washington ARTCC at 703-771-3587.Show FAA
  • Approximately 1000 feet north of the runway, 200 feet ridge and trees parallel to the runway.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL24-hour credit card service for 100LL fuel.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 06/24Nonstandard low intensity runway lights; threshold lights have one fixture on each side. Runway 06 threshold lights relocated 100 feet and runway 24 threshold lights relocated 930 feet for night operations; 2020-foot runway 06/24 lighted at night. No runway end lights on runway 24.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 24Runway 24 has a 5-foot fence 110 feet from the threshold 0B, a 15-foot road 115 feet from the threshold 0B, a pole 90 feet from the threshold 100 feet right, and a 23-foot power line 114 feet from the threshold 117 feet left.Show FAA
  • 24Cataloged obstruction exceeds 45 degree slope; clearance slope is 34 to 1 to the departure threshold.Show FAA
  • 06Ridge and trees perpendicular to runway 06; 225 feet left of centerline and approximately 1300 feet from the threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Blennerhassett repair station; aircraft repairs available but not full-time.Show FAA
  • Right traffic is used when landing on runway 6.Show FAA
  • Power plant repairs available but not full-time.Show FAA
  • 1Unattended on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.Show FAA

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
160° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 24

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.

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