KTGI

VFR

TANGIER ISLAND

TANGIER · VIRGINIA

Elev
5.4'
Longest RWY
2,426'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KTGI
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,005.4'
MSL · field 5.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 02
H/W +2 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF KTGI

Current METAR

Observed 01:15Z

KTGI 280115Z AUTO 08007KT CLR 14/05 A3026 RMK AO1 T01400045
Wind
080° @ 7 kt
Visibility
Temp / Dew
14°C / 5°C
Altimeter
30.26 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-535 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
1 NM W
VFR sectional
WASHINGTON
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
DCA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LAURIE THOMAS
Address
PO BOX 244, TANGIER VA 23440

Flight service · Hours

FSS DCA
LEESBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • APR-OCT · SAT-SUN · 0800-1630

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
080° · 7 kt
RWY 02
356°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 02

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 02 · 356° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,005 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/20Favored356° / 176°2,426 ftASPH02 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0212', tree, 219' from thr, 91' R of cntrln, slope 1
2015', road, 249' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS)-B
KTGI · 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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Yes
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 clearance delivery contact Patuxent Approach at 301-342-3740. When Patuxent Approach is closed, contact Potomac Approach at 866-640-4124.Show FAA
  • Be alert: restricted area one mile west of airport; high-speed aircraft drop bombs and fire live ammunition in the area.Show FAA
  • There is a landing and parking fee to help pay for recent runway rehabilitation.Show FAA
  • Power lines are adjacent to all runways, taxiways, and ramps.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Airport beacon is out of service indefinitely.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 20Brush is 70 feet right and left of the runway centerline.Show FAA
  • 02Brush is 70 feet left and right of the runway centerline.Show FAA
  • 20Taxiway lead-in lines are in poor condition. The runway centerline is in poor condition.Show FAA
  • 02Previous runway numbers are visible on the former runway pavement. Chevrons on the former runway pavement are in poor condition. The runway centerline is in poor condition.Show FAA
  • 02Clearance slope is 15 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Traffic pattern altitude is 600 feet for light aircraft and 1500 feet for heavy aircraft.Show FAA
  • 1Airport is closed from sunset to sunrise daily.Show FAA
  • OWNERTown office phone number is (757) 891-2438.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KTGI

Answer card
ICAO
KTGI
Name
TANGIER ISLAND
Location
TANGIER, VIRGINIA
Elevation
5.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,005.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
02/20 · 2,426 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
6
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
080° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 02

Tangier Island Airport sits in Tangier, Virginia. Field elevation is 5.4 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 02/20, which is 2,426 ft long with asphalt pavement. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude for light aircraft is 600 ft AGL, which puts you at about 605 ft MSL on the published pattern.

This is a small island field with some operational wrinkles. The airport is closed from sunset to sunrise daily. The beacon is out of service indefinitely. Published remarks also call out poor runway centerline markings and poor taxiway lead-in lines. Power lines are adjacent to all runways, taxiways and ramps. Brush is reported 70 feet right and left of the runway centerline on runway 20. There is also a restricted area about 1 mile west of the airport. Stay alert for military activity in the area.

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival if you need local services. Clearance delivery goes through Patuxent Approach at 301-342-3740. When Patuxent Approach is closed, use Potomac Approach at 866-640-4124. The published remarks also note a landing and parking fee tied to runway rehabilitation. Verify current details with the airport operator before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KTGI for light aircraft?
The published pattern altitude for light aircraft is 600 ft AGL. With the field elevation at 5.4 ft MSL, that is about 605 ft MSL.
Does Tangier Island Airport have a tower?
No tower is listed for KTGI. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic and check in with the appropriate approach control for clearance delivery.
Is there an ILS at KTGI?
No ILS approaches are published for KTGI. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach options before you file or launch.
What is the longest runway at KTGI?
KTGI has one runway, 02/20. It is 2,426 ft long and asphalt.
Can I fly into KTGI at night?
The airport is closed from sunset to sunrise daily. Plan daylight operations only unless the airport operator tells you otherwise.
Which approach control handles KTGI clearances?
Published remarks say to contact Patuxent Approach at 301-342-3740 for clearance delivery. When Patuxent Approach is closed, use Potomac Approach at 866-640-4124.
Are there any runway or taxiway hazards at KTGI?
Yes. The published remarks mention poor runway centerline markings, poor taxiway lead-in lines, power lines near the runways, taxiways and ramps, plus brush close to the runway 20 centerline. Treat the field as a close-in visual operation.
Are there any on-field FBOs at KTGI?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current service availability.

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