KHWY

VFR

WARRENTON/FAUQUIER

WARRENTON · VIRGINIA

Elev
336.2'
Longest RWY
5,000'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KHWY
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,336.2'
MSL · field 336.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KHWY

Current METAR

Observed 18:35Z

KHWY 271835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM 20/02 A3023 RMK AO2 T02020022
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 2°C
Altimeter
30.23 inHg
Clouds
Clear
Density alt
632 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
12 NM SE
VFR sectional
WASHINGTON
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
DCA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHRIS BUTLER
Address
1533 IRIS TRAIL, PO BOX 198, MIDLAND VA 22728-0068

Flight service · Hours

FSS DCA
LEESBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-DARK

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 15
129°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 15

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 15 · 129° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,336 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33129° / 309°5,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
15PAPI 4-box left(3°)87', tree, 2398' from thr, 756' R of cntrln, slope 25
33PAPI 4-box left(3°)92', tree, 3187' from thr, 268' R of cntrln, slope 32

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 15
LE · CAT I
HWY
109.75
LOC/DME RWY 15
KHWY · 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)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

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

  • Runway 15 is the preferred calm wind runway.Show FAA
  • Ultralight activity is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • There is an aerobatic demonstration area within 2 nautical miles south of the airport from 3500 feet and below between 1000 and 2200 from May through October.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures are in effect over the town of Midland. Contact the airport manager at 540-422-8283.Show FAA
  • Aerobatic activity occurs adjacent to the west side of runway 15/33.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Potomac Approach at 866-709-4993.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • High intensity runway lighting on runway 15/33 is activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KHWY

Answer card
ICAO
KHWY
Name
WARRENTON/FAUQUIER
Location
WARRENTON, VIRGINIA
Elevation
336.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,336.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
15/33 · 5,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Warrenton/Fauquier Airport sits in Warrenton, Virginia. Field elevation is 336.2 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 15/33 is 5,000 ft of asphalt, which is the longest runway on the field. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. Potomac Approach handles approach and departure work on 128.525 and 306.925. For clearance delivery, contact Potomac Approach. The field has one ILS approach to runway 15.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless current local guidance says otherwise. The runway headings are 139° and 319° magnetic. Runway 15 is the preferred calm wind runway. High intensity runway lighting on 15/33 is activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.

Warrenton-Fauquier Airport has one on-field FBO. Warrenton-Fauquier Airport carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. The FBO phone is (540) 422-8285. Noise abatement procedures are in effect over the town of Midland. Ultralight activity is on and in the vicinity of the airport. There is also aerobatic activity adjacent to the west side of runway 15/33. From May through October, an aerobatic demonstration area operates within 2 NM south of the airport from 3,500 ft and below between 1000 and 2200. A first-time pilot should brief the local traffic picture before arrival. Be ready for mixed activity near the pattern.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KHWY?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless current local guidance says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 1,336 ft MSL based on the field elevation.
Does KHWY have an ILS approach?
Yes. The field has one ILS approach to runway 15. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest procedure details before you fly it.
Is Warrenton/Fauquier Airport towered?
No. KHWY is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.7 for local traffic calls and monitor the airport traffic closely.
What is the longest runway at KHWY?
Runway 15/33 is the only runway. It is 5,000 ft long. It is asphalt. The runway headings are 139° and 319° magnetic.
Which FBO is on the field at KHWY?
Warrenton-Fauquier Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (540) 422-8285 for current service details.
Are there noise abatement procedures at Warrenton/Fauquier?
Yes. Noise abatement procedures are in effect over the town of Midland. Contact the airport manager at 540-422-8283 before arrival for current guidance.
Is there aerobatic or ultralight activity near KHWY?
Yes. Ultralight activity is on and in the vicinity of the airport. Aerobatic activity also occurs adjacent to the west side of runway 15/33. A demonstration area operates south of the airport from May through October.
What runway should I use in calm winds at KHWY?
Runway 15 is the preferred calm wind runway. The airport also has high intensity runway lighting on 15/33 that is activated by CTAF.

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