KHEF

VFR

MANASSAS RGNL/HARRY P DAVIS FLD

WASHINGTON · DIST. OF COLUMBIA

Elev
192.2'
Longest RWY
6,200'16L/34R
Tower
06:30–22:30
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR19:56Z
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Before you fly into KHEF
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:30–22:30 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,192.2'
MSL · field 192.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KHEF

Current METAR

Observed 19:56Z

KHEF 271956Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP237 T02110061 $
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.21 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
599 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
28 NM WSW
VFR sectional
WASHINGTON
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
HEF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JUAN RIVERA
Address
10600 HARRY J. PARRISH BOULEVARD, MANASSAS VA 20110

Flight service · Hours

FSS DCA
LEESBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0630-2230

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 16L
141°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 16L

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16L · 141° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,192 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16L/34R141° / 321°6,200 ftASPH34R R
16R/34L141° / 321°3,715 ftASPH16R R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
16LPAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR55', trees, 1822' from thr, 358' R of cntrln, slope 29
34RPAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSF63', trees, 1794' from thr, 329' R of cntrln, slope 25
16RPAPI 2-box left(3°)64', tree, 1782' from thr, 150' R of cntrln, slope 24
34LPAPI 2-box left(3°)39', trees, 849' from thr, 10' R of cntrln, slope 16

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

ILS · 1

RWY 16L
LG · CAT I
HEF
109.1
ILS OR LOC RWY 16L
KHEF · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Low pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

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

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

  • Birds and deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Helicopter operations over residential areas below 1000 feet should be avoided. Contact the airport manager at 703-361-1882 for information.Show FAA
  • U.S. Customs is available Monday through Sunday from 1000 to 0400 Zulu. Call the command center at 703-661-2800 for an appointment. A 24-hour notice is required. All weekend flights must be arranged before 1700 local on Friday before.Show FAA
  • The terminal apron is for transient and U.S. Customs parking.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact Potomac Approach at 866-709-4993.Show FAA
  • Aircraft rescue and fire fighting index B services are available daily from 0700 to 1900, prior permission required 48 hours for index C or standby service outside operating hours. There is a fee for additional services. Call aircraft rescue and fire fighting at 703-587-6302.Show FAA
  • Taxiway B safety area width is 44 feet laterally on the east side from taxiway E to taxiway G.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate MALSR on runway 16L, MALSF on runway 34R, REILs on runways 16R and 34L, high intensity runway lights on runways 16L and 34R, and medium intensity runway lights on runways 16R and 34L using CTAF.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Traffic pattern altitude is 1200 MSL for single engine and light twin aircraft, 1500 MSL for medium twin and turboprop aircraft, and 1000 MSL for helicopters.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KHEF

Answer card
ICAO
KHEF
Name
MANASSAS RGNL/HARRY P DAVIS FLD
Location
WASHINGTON, DIST. OF COLUMBIA
Elevation
192.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,192.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0630-2230
Total runways
2
Longest runway
16L/34R · 6,200 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
9
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

KHEF is Manassas Rgnl/Harry P Davis Fld in Manassas, in the Washington, District of Columbia area. Field elevation is 192.2 ft MSL. The airport has 2 asphalt runways. The longest is 16L/34R at 6,200 ft. The other runway is 16R/34L at 3,715 ft. The tower is open daily from 0630 to 2230.

There is 1 ILS approach. It is for runway 16L. Pattern altitude is published as 1,200 ft MSL for single engine and light twin aircraft. Medium twin and turboprop aircraft use 1,500 ft MSL. Helicopters use 1,000 ft MSL. The field sits in a busy metro area. Helicopter operations over residential areas below 1,000 ft should be avoided. Birds and deer are reported on and near the airport. Keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and final.

Two on-field FBOs are listed. Chantilly Air Jet Center carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. APP Jet Center carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. When the tower is closed, use CTAF for lighting activation. The published remarks also note customs service by appointment with advance notice. For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact Potomac Approach. If you need current procedures, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator or FBO directly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KHEF for piston aircraft?
The published pattern altitude is 1,200 ft MSL for single engine and light twin aircraft. Helicopters use 1,000 ft MSL.
What runway is the ILS at KHEF on?
The airport has 1 ILS approach. It is for runway 16L.
What are the tower hours at KHEF?
The tower is open daily from 0630 to 2230.
Which FBOs are on the field at KHEF?
Chantilly Air Jet Center and APP Jet Center are listed on field. Both carry 100LL and Jet A Prist.
What is the longest runway at KHEF?
The longest runway is 16L/34R. It is 6,200 ft long and asphalt.
What should I know about flying into KHEF at night when the tower is closed?
When the tower is closed, activate MALSR on 16L, MALSF on 34R, REILs on 16R and 34L, plus the runway lights using CTAF. For clearance delivery after tower hours, contact Potomac Approach.
Is there customs service at KHEF?
U.S. Customs is available Monday through Sunday from 1000 to 0400 Zulu. A 24-hour notice is required. Weekend flights must be arranged before 1700 local on Friday.
Are there wildlife or helicopter cautions at KHEF?
Yes. Birds and deer are reported on and near the airport. Helicopter operations over residential areas below 1,000 ft should be avoided.

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