KPHF

VFR

NEWPORT NEWS/WILLIAMSBURG INTL

NEWPORT NEWS · VIRGINIA

Elev
42.2'
Longest RWY
8,003'07/25
Tower
06:00–23:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR01:54Z
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Before you fly into KPHF
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–23:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,042.2'
MSL · field 42.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KPHF

Current METAR

Observed 01:54Z

KPHF 280154Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP249 T00830056
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.27 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-1,222 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
9 NM NW
VFR sectional
WASHINGTON
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
PHF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHRIS MORELLO
Address
900 BLAND BLVD, SUITE G, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23602

Flight service · Hours

FSS DCA
LEESBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-2230

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 07
049°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 07

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 07 · 049° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,042 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/2549° / 229°8,003 ftASPHStandard L
02/204° / 184°6,526 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
078,003'8,003'8,003'8,003'MALSR69', trees, 2700' from thr, 350' R of cntrln, slope 36
258,003'8,003'8,003'8,003'PAPI 4-box right(3°)41', trees, 1100' from thr, 300' R of cntrln, slope 21
026,526'6,526'6,526'6,526'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
206,526'6,526'6,526'6,526'PAPI 4-box left(3°)23', road, 1050' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 36

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 · 3

RWY 07
LD · CAT I
PHF
110.1
RWY 20
LE · CAT I
FJQ
109.3
RWY 25
LD · CAT I
DHY
110.1
ILS OR LOC RWY 07
KPHF · 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)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • Aircraft rescue and fire fighting index B coverage is provided during scheduled commercial aircraft operations.Show FAA
  • Birds are in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Use caution for low level helicopters in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Aircraft arriving or departing Newport News should announce intentions on the common traffic advisory frequency when the tower is closed.Show FAA
  • Glider activity occurs approximately 19 miles southwest of the airport up to the base of clouds.Show FAA
  • Intermittent airfield mowing operations occur from April through November.Show FAA
  • Radio controlled park is approximately 2 miles north of the airport up to 400 feet.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights is active on runway 07. Runway end identifier lights are installed on runways 20 and 25. Precision approach path indicators are available on runways 02, 20, and 25. High intensity runway lights are installed on runways 02/20 and 07/25. Taxiway lights operate on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 02/20The pavement classification rating value for runway 02/20 is 540 rigid continuous welded unlimited.Show FAA
  • 07/25The pavement classification rating value for runway 07/25 is 628 flexible bituminous welded unlimited.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 07The medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights on runway 07 is unmonitored.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport has been in operation since before 1959.Show FAA
  • Prior permission required 45 minutes for unscheduled air carrier operations with more than 30 passenger seats. Call airport operations at 757-957-2887.Show FAA
  • There is a landing fee for aircraft over 12,500 pounds.Show FAA
  • 02/20Runway 02/20 surface is concrete grooved from aerodrome reference point 20 to 5,000 feet. The remainder is asphalt grooved.Show FAA

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Key facts · KPHF

Answer card
ICAO
KPHF
Name
NEWPORT NEWS/WILLIAMSBURG INTL
Location
NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA
Elevation
42.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,042.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2300
Total runways
2
Longest runway
07/25 · 8,003 ft
Published ILS approaches
3
Published frequencies
16
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Newport News/Williamsburg Intl is in Newport News, Virginia. Field elevation is 42.2 ft MSL. The airport has 2 runways. The longest is 07/25 at 8,003 ft. The tower is open 0600-2300. Three ILS approaches are published here. Runway ends 07, 20 and 25 are served.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. Atlantic Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Rick Aviation is also on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. The airport has been in operation since before 1959. Birds are reported in the vicinity. Intermittent mowing can happen from April through November.

Runway 07 has medium intensity approach lighting with runway alignment indicator lights. That system is unmonitored. Runway 20 and runway 25 have runway end identifier lights. Precision approach path indicators are available on 02, 20 and 25. High intensity runway lights are installed on both runways. Runway 02/20 has concrete grooving from the aerodrome reference point to 5,000 ft. The rest is asphalt grooved. This is a busy controlled field near the coast, so plan for towered operations when the tower is open. When it is closed, announce intentions on CTAF.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KPHF?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What are the tower hours at Newport News/Williamsburg Intl?
The tower is open from 0600 to 2300. Outside those hours, pilots should announce intentions on CTAF.
How many ILS approaches are available at KPHF?
There are 3 ILS approaches published here. The runway ends listed are 07, 20 and 25.
What is the longest runway at KPHF?
Runway 07/25 is the longest runway. It is 8,003 ft long.
Which FBOs are on the field at KPHF?
Atlantic Aviation and Rick Aviation are on the field. Atlantic carries 100LL and Jet A. Rick carries 100LL and Jet A Prist.
Is there a landing fee at Newport News/Williamsburg Intl?
A landing fee applies to aircraft over 12,500 lb. Check with the airport operator or your FBO before arrival if that affects your trip.
What should I know about runway lighting at KPHF?
Runway 07 has medium intensity approach lighting with runway alignment indicator lights. That system is unmonitored. Runways 02, 20 and 25 have PAPI. Both runways have high intensity runway lights.
What operational issues should I watch for at KPHF?
Birds are reported in the vicinity. Mowing operations can occur from April through November. If you are planning an unscheduled air carrier arrival with more than 30 passenger seats, prior permission is required 45 minutes ahead through airport operations.

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