W90

VFR

NEW LONDON

FOREST · VIRGINIA

Elev
842'
Longest RWY
3,164'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:54Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into W90
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,842'
MSL · field 842' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +0 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF W90

W90 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KLYH (LYNCHBURG RGNL/PRESTON GLENN FLD) · 7.2 NM away. Conditions at W90 may differ.

METAR · KLYH

Observed 00:54Z

KLYH 280054Z 08003KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP229 T01440056
Wind
080° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.22 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
552 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
6 NM SW
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
DCA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOSEPH WALLACE
Address
310 HANGAR RD, LYNCHBURG VA 24502

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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080° · 3 kt
RWY 18
158°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 158° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,842 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored158° / 338°3,164 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1816', road, 201' from thr, 10' R of cntrln, slope 0
36122', trees, 2372' from thr, 58' R of cntrln, slope 17

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 18
W90 · 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
Other services
AGRI,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
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

  • Roanoke tower services are available at 540-563-1307.Show FAA
  • The runway is used as a drag strip on certain Sundays during summer months. The airport is NOTAMed when closed.Show FAA
  • There is a stand, fence, and tower in the primary and/or transitional surfaces with guardrail on both sides of runway 36.Show FAA
  • Ultralight aircraft are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Roanoke Approach at 540-563-1307.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 18/36Runway 18/36 is closed daily from sunset to sunrise.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18There are trees 110 feet left of the centerline. A paved road is right of the centerline 125 feet from the end of pavement.Show FAA
  • 36A private road used for drag racing is located at the threshold of runway 36.Show FAA
  • 18Runway numbers are nonstandard dimensions. Drag racing markings are on the runway. No hold position markings are visible. The threshold bar and displaced threshold are nonstandard.Show FAA
  • 36Runway numbers are nonstandard dimensions. Drag racing markings are on the runway. No hold position markings are visible.Show FAA
  • 18The controlling obstacle exceeds a 45 degree slope.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • 18/36Runway pavement is in poor condition. Pavement condition index is 41 to 55.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · W90

Answer card
ICAO
W90
Name
NEW LONDON
Location
FOREST, VIRGINIA
Elevation
842 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,842 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 3,164 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
080° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

New London Airport (W90) sits in Forest, Virginia. Field elevation is 842 ft MSL. The airport has one asphalt runway, 18/36, at 3,164 ft. No tower is on the field. Roanoke tower services are available by phone at 540-563-1307. No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 1,842 ft MSL.

This field has some operational items that matter on a first visit. The runway is used as a drag strip on certain Sundays in summer. The airport is NOTAMed when closed. Runway 18/36 is closed daily from sunset to sunrise. The pavement is in poor condition, with a published PCI of 41 to 55. There are also obstructions near the runway and nonstandard runway markings. Ultralight aircraft are on and in the vicinity of the airport.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone for current services before you go. For traffic, CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. If you are planning a night or low-vis arrival, verify the current status and any closure notices before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at W90?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is 1,842 ft MSL at this field.
Does New London Airport have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for W90. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedures before you go.
Is W90 towered?
No. W90 is an uncontrolled airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What is the longest runway at W90?
The longest runway is 18/36 at 3,164 ft asphalt. It is the only runway listed for the field.
What should I know about runway 18/36 at W90?
The runway pavement is in poor condition. The published PCI is 41 to 55. There are also obstructions near the runway, nonstandard markings and a private road at the threshold of runway 36.
Is runway 18/36 at W90 open all day?
No. Runway 18/36 is closed daily from sunset to sunrise. The airport is also NOTAMed when it is closed.
Are there any on-field FBOs at New London Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Can I fly into W90 on a Sunday in summer?
Check the current Chart Supplement and current NOTAMs before you go. The runway is used as a drag strip on certain Sundays during summer months. The airport is NOTAMed when closed.

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