KCXE

VFR

CHASE CITY MUNI

CHASE CITY · VIRGINIA

Elev
503'
Longest RWY
3,400'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KCXE
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,303'
MSL · field 503' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KCXE

Current METAR

Observed 23:55Z

KCXE 272355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3020 RMK AO1 T01560053 10208 20156
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 5°C
Altimeter
30.20 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
397 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
800 ft AGL · 1,303 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
DCA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHARLES FORBES
Address
319 N MAIN ST, CHASE CITY VA 23924

Flight service · Hours

FSS DCA
LEESBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • UNATTENDED

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 18
166°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 166° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,303 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36166° / 346°3,400 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1823', road, 200' from thr, 108' R of cntrln, slope 0
3631', brush, 247' from thr, 115' R of cntrln, slope 1

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) RWY 18
KCXE · 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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • The airport is closed from sunset to sunrise indefinitely.Show FAA
  • Farm equipment operates near the runway.Show FAA
  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Washington ARTCC at 703-771-3587.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18There is a 6-foot ground obstruction 115 feet right of the runway 18 end; a 20-foot road is 100 feet from the threshold and 125 feet right.Show FAA
  • 36Rising ground is 150 feet from the runway 36 end; 30-foot trees are 100 feet on both sides of the centerline.Show FAA
  • 36Runway 36 markings are severely faded.Show FAA
  • 18Runway 18 markings are severely faded.Show FAA
  • 18Runway 18 markings are severely faded and raveling.Show FAA
  • 36Runway 36 markings are severely faded and raveling.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe town manager is the airport manager.Show FAA
  • 18/36Severe runway cracking is present with 1 to 2 inch cracks in places and along the centerline.Show FAA
  • 18/36There is longitudinal and transverse cracking with some raveling in certain areas on the runway.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCXE

Answer card
ICAO
KCXE
Name
CHASE CITY MUNI
Location
CHASE CITY, VIRGINIA
Elevation
503 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,303 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 3,400 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Chase City Muni sits in Chase City, Virginia. Field elevation is 503 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 3,400 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,303 ft MSL. That matters here because the field is closed from sunset to sunrise indefinitely. Plan your arrival in daylight and confirm current conditions before you go. The runway surface has cracking and some raveling. Runway 18 and Runway 36 markings are severely faded. Farm equipment operates near the runway. Deer are also reported on and near the airport.

The published remarks also call out obstructions near both ends. There is rising ground near the Runway 36 end. Trees are close to the centerline on both sides. A small ground obstruction and a road are near the Runway 18 end. This is a field where a careful preflight and a good look at the current Chart Supplement are smart. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify fuel and services with the airport operator or by calling the field directly before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KCXE?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That is 1,303 ft MSL at Chase City Muni.
Is KCXE open at night?
No. The airport is closed from sunset to sunrise indefinitely. Plan only for daylight operations unless the airport operator gives you current guidance.
Does Chase City Muni have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for KCXE. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you fly.
What is the longest runway at KCXE?
KCXE has one runway. Runway 18/36 is the longest runway at 3,400 ft asphalt.
Is there a control tower at KCXE?
No. KCXE is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9. Make standard position reports.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Chase City Muni?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the provided facts. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
What runway hazards should I know about at KCXE?
The runway has severe cracking and some raveling. Runway 18 and Runway 36 markings are severely faded. Published remarks also note farm equipment. Deer are also reported on and near the airport. There is rising ground near the Runway 36 end. Trees are close to the centerline on both sides. A small ground obstruction and a road are near the Runway 18 end.
What should a first-time pilot watch for at KCXE?
Treat it like a short daylight-only strip with limited published services. Review the current Chart Supplement. Expect non-towered operations on CTAF 122.9. Give the runway condition and nearby obstructions a close look before landing.

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