W13 Eagle's Nest Airport

Before you fly into W13

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,436'

MSL · field 1,436' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 06

H/W +2 · X/W 8 kt R

METAR & TAF W13

Current METAR

Observed 22:35Z

KW13 272235Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3019 RMK AO1 T01750048

Wind: 130° @ 8 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 18°C / 5°C
Altimeter: 30.19 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,806 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

W13 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KCHO (CHARLOTTESVILLE-ALBEMARLE) · 23.6 NM away. Conditions at W13 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 18:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KCHO 271720Z 2718/2818 08005KT P6SM FEW050 FM272300 11004KT P6SM FEW050 FM281300 19005KT P6SM FEW010 BKN050 PROB30 2813/2818 6SM -SHRA BKN010

BASEVFR

27 18:00Z–27 23:00Z

Wind: 080° at 5 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 5,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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 W
VFR sectional: WASHINGTON
ARTCC: ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility: DCA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: MICHAEL T.K. ROSOLINA
Phone: 540-943-4447
Address: 249 AERO DR, WAYNESBORO VA 22980

Flight service · Hours

FSS DCA: LEESBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON - FRI · 0800 - 1700
SUN · 1000 - 1600
SAT · 0900 - 1600

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

130° · 8 kt

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RWY 06

043°M

Head/Tail

+2 kt

Crosswind

8 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 06

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
06/24Favored	43° / 223°	2,004 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
06	—	—	—	—	—	—	48', tree, 490' from thr, 117' R of cntrln, slope 6
24	—	—	—	—	—	—	28', tree, 535' from thr, 136' 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.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 06

W13 · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 06

W13 · IAP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LL
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: GLD,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: Yes
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.00

KLKU·Louisa County Airport·46.2 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$8.19

KSHD·Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport·11.4 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Eagle's Nest Flight Services 123.050(540) 943-4447 WebsitePhillips 6613d ago	$7.15	—	—

Eagle's Nest Flight Services
123.050(540) 943-4447
—
100LL
$7.15
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.00atKLKULouisa County Airport46.2 nmsave $2.15
Jet A$8.19atKSHDShenandoah Valley Regional Airport11.4 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

No repetitive practice takeoffs and landings after 0100 Zulu.Show FAA
Deer on and in vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
No grass landings or takeoffs on either side of runway 06/24.Show FAA
For clearance delivery contact Potomac Approach at 866-640-4124.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Medium intensity runway lights on runway 06/24 are activated by the CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

06There is 8 foot brush and trees on the left side of runway approximately 155 feet from the threshold and 108 feet from the centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

In operation prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · W13

Answer card

ICAO: W13
Name: EAGLE'S NEST
Location: WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA
Elevation: 1,436 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,436 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 06/24 · 2,004 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 4
Magnetic variation: 9°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 130° at 8 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 06

Eagle's Nest is in Waynesboro, Virginia. Field elevation is 1,436 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 06/24, which is 2,004 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. No ILS approaches are published here.

The field sits in a part of Virginia where terrain and density altitude can matter on warm days. The runway is short. Plan your performance numbers with that in mind. Deer are reported on and near the airport. There is also an obstruction note for runway 06. Brush and trees are left of the runway near the threshold area, so give yourself a careful look on arrival and departure.

Eagle's Nest Flight Services is on the field. It carries 100LL. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.05. Medium intensity runway lights on 06/24 are activated by CTAF. For clearance delivery, Potomac Approach is the contact listed in the remarks. No repetitive practice takeoffs and landings are allowed after 0100 Zulu. The airport has been in operation since before 1959.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at W13 and can a light airplane use it safely?

W13 has one runway, 06/24. It is 2,004 ft long and asphalt. That is a short strip, so check your takeoff and landing performance carefully before you go.

Is there an ILS at Eagle's Nest (W13)?

No ILS approaches are published for W13. Verify current approach options in the FAA Chart Supplement before flight.

What is the pattern altitude at W13?

Pattern altitude is not published for W13. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for a light piston unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Is W13 towered or non-towered?

W13 has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.05 for traffic calls and UNICOM is also 123.05.

Which FBO is on the field at W13?

Eagle's Nest Flight Services is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Call (540) 943-4447 for current services before you arrive.

How do I get clearance delivery at W13?

The published remark says to contact Potomac Approach at 866-640-4124 for clearance delivery. The approach frequencies listed are 132.85 and 323.125.

Are there any runway lighting notes for W13?

Medium intensity runway lights on 06/24 are activated by CTAF. Plan to key the mic on 123.05 if you need the lights.

Are there any local hazards or operating restrictions at W13?

Yes. Deer are reported on and near the airport. The remarks also say no repetitive practice takeoffs and landings after 0100 Zulu. There is an obstruction note for runway 06 with brush and trees left of the runway near the threshold.

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