KSHD

VFR

SHENANDOAH VALLEY RGNL

STAUNTON/WAYNESBORO/HARRISONBURG · VIRGINIA

Elev
1,201'
Longest RWY
6,002'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:55Z
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Before you fly into KSHD
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,201'
MSL · field 1,201' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KSHD

Current METAR

Observed 07:55Z

KSHD 120755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/18 A2994 RMK AO2 T01950182
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 18°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,064 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
10 NM NE
VFR sectional
WASHINGTON
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
SHD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LISA BOTKIN
Address
77 AVIATION CIR., WEYERS CAVE VA 24486

Flight service · Hours

FSS DCA
LEESBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 05
029°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 05

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 029° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,201 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/2329° / 209°6,002 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
056,002'6,002'6,002'6,002'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR59', pole, 2500' from thr, 300' R of cntrln, slope 38
236,002'6,002'6,002'6,002'PAPI 4-box left(3°)

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KSHD SHENANDOAH VALLEY RGNL in STAUNTON/WAYNESBORO/HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA, showing runways 05/23 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 05
LS · CAT I
SHD
109.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 05
KSHD · 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)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,CARGO,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
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

  • FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-640-4124.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 05; REIL RWY 23; HIRL RWY 05/23 & TWY LGTS - CTAF. PAPI RWY 05 & 23 OPRS CONSLY.

Runway surface & condition

  • 05/23PCR VALUE: 554/F/B/X/T

Other notes

  • PPR 12 HRS FOR UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS CALL 540-234-8304.
  • TPA 800 FT PISTON ACFT, 1500 FT JET/TURBO ACFT.

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KSHD

Answer card
ICAO
KSHD
Name
SHENANDOAH VALLEY RGNL
Location
STAUNTON/WAYNESBORO/HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA
Elevation
1,201 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,201 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
05/23 · 6,002 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Shenandoah Valley Rgnl Airport sits near Staunton, Waynesboro and Harrisonburg in Virginia. Field elevation is 1,201 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 05/23, which is 6,002 ft long. There is no control tower. Use CTAF 123.0 or UNICOM 123.0 for local traffic calls.

One ILS approach is published for runway 05. Runway 05 also has MALSR lighting. Runway 23 has runway end identifier lights. High intensity runway lights are on both ends. Taxiway lighting is available. PAPI is available on both runway ends and operates continuously. The published pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL for piston aircraft. Jet and turbo aircraft use 1,500 ft AGL.

Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (540) 234-8304 for current service details. For clearance delivery, Potomac Approach can be reached at 866-640-4124. The airport sits in the Shenandoah Valley, so plan for valley terrain and check winds before arrival. For any current noise, curfew, or special operating limits, verify the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KSHD for piston aircraft?
The published pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL for piston aircraft. Jet and turbo aircraft use 1,500 ft AGL.
Is there an ILS approach at Shenandoah Valley Rgnl Airport?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 05. If you need current approach details, verify them in the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure.
What runway length does KSHD have?
KSHD has one runway, 05/23. It is 6,002 ft long.
Is Shenandoah Valley Rgnl Airport towered?
No. There is no control tower. Use CTAF 123.0 or UNICOM 123.0 for local traffic calls.
Which FBO is on the field at KSHD?
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO directly for current services before arrival.
What lighting is available on runway 05 and 23 at KSHD?
Runway 05 has MALSR lighting. Runway 23 has runway end identifier lights. High intensity runway lights are on both runway ends. Taxiway lights are available. PAPI operates continuously on both ends.
What is the field elevation at Shenandoah Valley Rgnl Airport?
Field elevation is 1,201 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially on warm days in the valley.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at KSHD?
For clearance delivery, contact Potomac Approach at 866-640-4124. The published approach frequencies are 132.85 and 323.125.

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