KGVE Gordonsville Muni Airport

Before you fly into KGVE

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,452'

MSL · field 452' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 23

H/W +2 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KGVE

Current METAR

Observed 21:15Z

KGVE 272115Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 21/05 A3018 RMK AO1 T02080046

Wind: 160° @ 3 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 21°C / 5°C
Altimeter: 30.18 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 958 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KGVE does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KCHO (CHARLOTTESVILLE-ALBEMARLE) · 13.6 NM away. Conditions at KGVE may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 18:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KCHO 271720Z 2718/2818 08005KT P6SM FEW050 FM272300 11004KT P6SM FEW050 FM281300 19005KT P6SM FEW010 BKN050 PROB30 2813/2818 6SM -SHRA BKN010

BASEVFR

27 18:00Z–27 23:00Z

Wind: 080° at 5 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 5,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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 NE
VFR sectional: WASHINGTON
ARTCC: ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility: DCA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: DEBORAH S. KENDALL, TOWN MGR
Phone: (540) 832-2233
Address: PO BOX 276, GORDONSVILLE VA 22942

Flight service · Hours

FSS DCA: LEESBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

160° · 3 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 23

208°M

Head/Tail

+2 kt

Crosswind

3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 23

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
05/23Favored	28° / 208°	2,300 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
05	—	—	—	—	PNIR	—	11', tree, 217' from thr, 46' R of cntrln, slope 1
23	—	—	—	—	PNIR	—	77', tree, 567' from thr, 130' R of cntrln, slope 4

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.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS)-A

KGVE · IAP

RNAV (GPS)-A

KGVE · IAP

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
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.00

KLKU·Louisa County Airport·12.7 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.75

KHWY·Warrenton-Fauquier Airport·33.6 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.00atKLKULouisa County Airport12.7 nm
Jet A$6.75atKHWYWarrenton-Fauquier Airport33.6 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

For clearance delivery contact Potomac Approach at 866-640-4124.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Medium intensity runway lights on runway 05/23 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

23There is a line of trees 120 feet south of the runway centerline at runway 23 end.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KGVE

Answer card

ICAO: KGVE
Name: GORDONSVILLE MUNI
Location: GORDONSVILLE, VIRGINIA
Elevation: 452 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,452 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 05/23 · 2,300 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 4
Magnetic variation: 10°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 160° at 3 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 23

Gordonsville Muni sits in Gordonsville, Virginia. Field elevation is 452 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 05/23, which is 2,300 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

This is a non-towered field with CTAF and UNICOM both on 123.0. Potomac Approach is listed on 132.85 and 323.125 for approach and departure work. The published remarks also note a line of trees 120 feet south of the runway centerline near the runway 23 end. That is worth keeping in mind on short final and during go-around planning. Medium intensity runway lights on 05/23 are pilot-controlled through the CTAF. That helps for night arrivals.

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts, so verify current services with the airport operator or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM before arrival. For a first visit, treat it as a small non-towered airport with one short asphalt runway. Check the current Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KGVE and is it suitable for a light single?

KGVE has one runway, 05/23, that is 2,300 ft long and asphalt. That is a short runway, so performance planning matters, especially with heat, wind, or a heavy load.

Does Gordonsville Muni have a tower?

No. KGVE is non-towered, so use CTAF 123.0 for self-announce traffic and coordinate with other aircraft in the pattern.

What is the pattern altitude at KGVE?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Are there any ILS approaches at KGVE?

No ILS approaches are published for KGVE. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.

Which frequencies do I use at Gordonsville Muni?

CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. Potomac Approach and Departure are listed on 132.85 and 323.125 for IFR coordination.

What runway lighting is available at KGVE?

Runway 05/23 has medium intensity runway lights. They are activated by the CTAF, so plan for pilot-controlled lighting on night arrivals.

Are there any obstacle concerns on approach to runway 23?

Yes. The published remarks note a line of trees 120 feet south of the runway centerline near the runway 23 end. Plan your approach and go-around with that in mind.

Is there an FBO on the field at KGVE?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.

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