KVJI

VFR

VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS

ABINGDON · VIRGINIA

Elev
2,087.5'
Longest RWY
5,500'06/24
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KVJI
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,077.5'
MSL · field 2,087.5' + 990 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 24
H/W +2 · X/W 10 kt L

METAR & TAF KVJI

Current METAR

Observed 22:35Z

KVJI 272235Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3006 RMK AO2
Wind
160° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.06 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
3,375 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
2 NM W
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
Pattern altitude
990 ft AGL · 3,078 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
VJI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MICKEY HINES
Address
PO BOX 631, ABINGDON VA 24212

Flight service · Hours

FSS DCA
LEESBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 1200-0000Z

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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160° · 10 kt
RWY 24
231°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
10 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 24

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 24 · 231° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,078 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/24Favored51° / 231°5,500 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
06151', tree, 4032' from thr, 255' R of cntrln, slope 25
24PAPI 2-box left(3.25°)ODALS81', tree, 2166' from thr, 429' R of cntrln, slope 24

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 24
LE · CAT I
VJI
108.3
LOC RWY 24
KVJI · 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

  • Wildlife is in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • When Tri Cities Approach is closed, for clearance delivery contact Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The airport has omnidirectional approach lighting system on runway 24, runway end identifier lights on runways 06 and 24, precision approach path indicator on runway 24, and medium intensity runway lights on runways 06 and 24. All lighting is controlled by CTAF.Show FAA
  • Ultralight aircraft are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • APrist and anti-icing fuel additive are available.Show FAA
  • 100LLFor fuel after hours, arrange before 0000Z hours at 276-628-6030 or 276-274-4040. There is a fee; contact the FBO.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Transient hangar is available when available.Show FAA
  • 1The airport is unattended on New Year's Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.Show FAA
  • CHTRBased at TRI, picks up at VJI.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KVJI

Answer card
ICAO
KVJI
Name
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS
Location
ABINGDON, VIRGINIA
Elevation
2,087.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,077.5 ft MSL (990 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
06/24 · 5,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 24

Virginia Highlands Airport sits in Abingdon, Virginia. The field elevation is 2,087.5 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 06/24 is 5,500 ft long with asphalt pavement. The longest runway is 5,500 ft. There is no control tower. Plan on CTAF work and standard non-towered procedures.

The airport has one ILS approach. It serves runway 24. Pattern altitude is 990 ft AGL, which is 3,077.5 ft MSL. The on-field FBO is Virginia Highlands Airport. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Prist and anti-icing additive are available. For fuel after hours, arrange ahead of time by phone with the FBO. The published remarks also note that the airport is unattended on New Year's Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Lighting is pilot-controlled on CTAF. Runway 24 has approach lighting, runway end identifier lights, a PAPI and medium intensity runway lights. Runway 06 also has runway end identifier lights and medium intensity runway lights. Expect wildlife in the area. Ultralight traffic is also reported on and near the airport. If Tri Cities Approach is closed, clearance delivery goes through Atlanta ARTCC. For a first visit, pay attention to the high field elevation. Also plan for the non-towered environment and the lighting setup on runway 24.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KVJI?
Pattern altitude is 990 ft AGL. That is 3,077.5 ft MSL.
Does KVJI have a control tower?
No. KVJI is unattended by a control tower, so use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce operations.
What runway is the ILS at Virginia Highlands Airport?
The airport has one ILS approach. It is for runway 24.
What is the longest runway at KVJI?
Runway 06/24 is the only runway. It is 5,500 ft long.
Which FBO is on the field at KVJI?
Virginia Highlands Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is runway lighting available at KVJI?
Yes. Runway 24 has approach lighting, runway end identifier lights, a PAPI and medium intensity runway lights. Runway 06 also has runway end identifier lights and medium intensity runway lights. Lighting is controlled by CTAF.
Are there any special operating notes for KVJI?
The airport is unattended on New Year's Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Wildlife is in the area. Ultralight aircraft are also on and in the vicinity of the airport.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into KVJI?
Plan for a high-elevation field at 2,087.5 ft MSL. The airport is non-towered, so brief your CTAF work early. If Tri Cities Approach is closed, clearance delivery goes through Atlanta ARTCC.

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