W24

VFR

FALWELL

LYNCHBURG · VIRGINIA

Elev
939'
Longest RWY
2,932'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:54Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into W24
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,739'
MSL · field 939' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF W24

W24 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KLYH (LYNCHBURG RGNL/PRESTON GLENN FLD) · 4.9 NM away. Conditions at W24 may differ.

METAR · KLYH

Observed 23:54Z

KLYH 272354Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP222 T01610056 10206 20161 53005
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.19 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
950 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 SE
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,739 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
DCA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ROGER BECK
Address
MCLAREN CORP., 4332 RICHMOND HWY, LYNCHBURG VA 24501

Flight service · Hours

FSS DCA
LEESBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • APR-OCT · 0700-1900
  • 0700-1800

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
Calm
RWY 10
085°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 10

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 10 · 085° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,739 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/2885° / 265°2,932 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1059', tree, 315' from thr, 89' R of cntrln, slope 1
28TRIL20', trees, 310' from thr, 171' R of cntrln, slope 5

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) RWY 28
W24 · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SURV

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Roanoke tower services are available at 540-563-1307.Show FAA
  • No touch-and-go operations.Show FAA
  • Runway 28 is closed for takeoff and runway 10 is closed for landing.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Roanoke Approach at 540-563-1307.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate the runway 28 lighting system on the CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 10/28Land runway 28 west and take off runway 10 east.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 28There is a 13-foot line of trees 180 feet left of the threshold on approach to runway 28.Show FAA
  • 10Runway 10 has a 47-foot tree 89 feet from the threshold 76 feet right.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · W24

Answer card
ICAO
W24
Name
FALWELL
Location
LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA
Elevation
939 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,739 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10/28 · 2,932 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

FALWELL is in Lynchburg, Virginia. The field elevation is 939 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 10/28 is 2,932 ft long. There is no control tower. Roanoke Approach handles clearance delivery and tower services by phone when needed. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,739 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. The on-field FBO is McLaren Corporation. It carries 100LL. Deer are reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing. Published remarks also say runway 28 is used for landing and runway 10 is used for takeoff. Runway 28 is closed for takeoff. Runway 10 is closed for landing. There is a 13-foot line of trees left of the runway 28 threshold on approach. Runway 10 also has a 47-foot tree near the threshold on the right side. Runway 28 lighting is activated on CTAF. First-time visitors should plan for a small non-towered field with published local restrictions. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go. Confirm any operational details with the airport operator or McLaren Corporation by phone.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at W24 FALWELL?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That is 1,739 ft MSL at this field.
Does FALWELL have a control tower?
No. W24 is a non-towered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.
Is there an ILS at W24?
No ILS approaches are published for FALWELL. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before arrival.
Which runway is the longest at FALWELL?
Runway 10/28 is the only runway. It is 2,932 ft long and asphalt.
Can I land runway 28 at W24?
Yes, runway 28 is published for landing. The remarks also say runway 28 is closed for takeoff.
Can I take off from runway 10 at FALWELL?
Yes, runway 10 is published for takeoff. The remarks say runway 10 is closed for landing.
Which FBO is on the field at W24 and what fuel does it carry?
McLaren Corporation is on the field. It carries 100LL. Call (434) 845-8769 to confirm current service details before arrival.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into FALWELL?
Watch for deer on and near the airport. Also note the tree obstructions near both runway ends. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement and call the airport operator or McLaren Corporation if you need the latest operational details.

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