KSFQ

VFR

SUFFOLK EXEC

SUFFOLK · VIRGINIA

Elev
70.1'
Longest RWY
5,007'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KSFQ
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,070.1'
MSL · field 70.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KSFQ

Current METAR

Observed 01:15Z

KSFQ 280115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/05 A3027 RMK AO2 T00910054
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / 5°C
Altimeter
30.27 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-1,067 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
3 NM SW
VFR sectional
WASHINGTON
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
SFQ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TIM DANIEL
Address
1200 GENE BOLTON DRIVE, SUFFOLK VA 23434

Flight service · Hours

FSS DCA
LEESBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 04
020°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 04

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 04 · 020° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,070 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/2220° / 200°5,007 ftASPH04 R
07/2554° / 234°3,750 ftASPH25 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
04PAPI 4-box left(3°)23', tree, 820' from thr, 281' R of cntrln, slope 26
22PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)97', trees, 2317' from thr, 195' R of cntrln, slope 21
0785', tree, 1904' from thr, 163' R of cntrln, slope 20
2564', trees, 928' from thr, 254' R of cntrln, slope 11

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 04
LE · CAT I
RKH
109.95
LOC RWY 04
KSFQ · 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
100LLAMOGAS
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,CHTR,INSTR,PAJA,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Norfolk Approach at 757-464-0757.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 04 and 22. High intensity runway lights are on runways 04 and 22 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 22There is a 12-foot tree located 110 feet from the threshold, 220 feet right of centerline on the approach clearance slope 9 to 1 for runway 22.Show FAA
  • 25Runway 25 markings are in poor condition.Show FAA
  • 07Runway 7 markings are faded and in poor condition.Show FAA
  • 07Runway end arrow heads are painted white instead of the designed aviation yellow on runway 07.Show FAA

Other notes

  • In operation prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • AGRIParachute activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSFQ

Answer card
ICAO
KSFQ
Name
SUFFOLK EXEC
Location
SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA
Elevation
70.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,070.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
04/22 · 5,007 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Suffolk Executive Airport sits in Suffolk, Virginia. Field elevation is 70.1 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 04/22 at 5,007 ft. There is no control tower. The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Runway 04 has an ILS approach. Norfolk Approach handles clearance delivery. The published remarks matter here. Deer are on and near the airport. Parachute activity also occurs on and in the vicinity of the field. Runway 04 and 22 have active end identifier lights. High intensity runway lights on 04 and 22 are controlled by CTAF. Runway 07 markings are faded and in poor condition. Runway 25 markings are also in poor condition. A 12-foot tree sits near the runway 22 approach path.

Suffolk Executive Airport has one on-field FBO. Suffolk Executive Airport carries 100LL, Jet A, Prist and MOGAS. For a first-time arrival, plan for an uncontrolled field with local traffic on CTAF 122.7. Watch for mixed traffic, including parachute operations. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated procedures before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KSFQ?
The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Suffolk Executive Airport have an ILS approach?
Yes. Runway 04 has an ILS approach.
Is KSFQ towered?
No. Suffolk Executive Airport does not have a control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7.
Which runway is the longest at KSFQ?
Runway 04/22 is the longest runway. It is 5,007 ft of asphalt.
What fuel is available on the field at Suffolk Executive?
The on-field FBO is Suffolk Executive Airport. It carries 100LL, Jet A, Prist and MOGAS.
Are there any runway lighting notes for KSFQ?
Yes. Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 04 and 22. High intensity runway lights on 04 and 22 are controlled by CTAF.
What should a pilot watch for on approach to runway 22?
There is a 12-foot tree 110 ft from the threshold. It is 220 ft right of centerline on the 9:1 approach clearance slope for runway 22. Review the current Chart Supplement before arrival.
Are there any local hazards or special operations at Suffolk Executive?
Yes. Deer are on and near the airport. Parachute activity also occurs on and in the vicinity of the field.

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