W91

VFR

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE

MONETA · VIRGINIA

Elev
892.2'
Longest RWY
3,058'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:54Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into W91
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,892.2'
MSL · field 892.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 05
H/W +2 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF W91

W91 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KROA (ROANOKE/BLACKSBURG RGNL (WOODRUM FLD)) · 22.5 NM away. Conditions at W91 may differ.

METAR · KROA

Observed 01:54Z

KROA 280154Z 12006KT 10SM CLR 15/04 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP229 T01500044
Wind
120° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.22 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
734 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
4 NM SE
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
DCA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MOE BAZAZAN
Address
1090 CUTLASS RD, MONETA VA 24121

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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120° · 6 kt
RWY 05
036°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 05

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 036° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,892 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored36° / 216°3,058 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0543', trees, 290' from thr, 127' R of cntrln, slope 2
2323', tree, 238' from thr, 122' R of cntrln, slope 1

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 23
W91 · 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
INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • There is a landing fee for all aircraft over 5500 pounds published maximum gross weight and all charter flights.Show FAA
  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Roanoke tower services are available at 540-563-1307.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 05/23 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency with a one second pause between clicks.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLTwenty-four hour self-serve 100LL fuel is available with a credit card.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 05/23The asphalt surface is 50 years old.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 05Runway 05 has a road 12 feet high at the threshold 100 feet to the right. There is a power pole 128 feet to the right of the approach 86 feet from the threshold.Show FAA
  • 05The approach slope is 7 to 1 to the displaced threshold base.Show FAA

Other notes

  • There is an overnight fee.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · W91

Answer card
ICAO
W91
Name
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE
Location
MONETA, VIRGINIA
Elevation
892.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,892.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
05/23 · 3,058 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
120° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 05

Smith Mountain Lake Airport sits in Moneta, Virginia. Field elevation is 892.2 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 05/23 is 3,058 ft long with an asphalt surface. No tower is published here. Roanoke tower services are available by phone at 540-563-1307 if you need to coordinate traffic or ask about current conditions.

No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Smith Mountain Lake Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Twenty-four hour self-serve 100LL is available with a credit card.

A few remarks matter for planning. The runway surface is reported as 50 years old. Deer are on and near the airport. Runway 05 has an obstruction picture that deserves attention. There is a road 12 ft high at the threshold 100 ft right of centerline. There is also a power pole 128 ft right of the approach 86 ft from the threshold. The runway lights are medium intensity and are activated on CTAF with a one second click interval. There is a landing fee for aircraft over 5,500 lb maximum gross weight plus all charter flights. There is also an overnight fee. For any local operating limits, check the current Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at W91 Smith Mountain Lake Airport?
W91 has one runway. Runway 05/23 is 3,058 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.
What is the pattern altitude at Smith Mountain Lake Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does W91 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for W91. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you plan an arrival.
Is Smith Mountain Lake Airport towered?
No tower is published for W91. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.975.
What fuel is available on the field at W91?
Smith Mountain Lake Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Twenty-four hour self-serve 100LL is available with a credit card.
How do you activate the runway lights at W91?
Runway 05/23 uses medium intensity runway lights. They are activated on CTAF with a one second pause between clicks.
Are there any runway obstructions or wildlife issues at Smith Mountain Lake Airport?
Yes. Deer are on and near the airport. Runway 05 also has a road 12 ft high at the threshold 100 ft right of centerline. A power pole is 128 ft right of the approach 86 ft from the threshold.
Are there landing or overnight fees at W91?
There is a landing fee for aircraft over 5,500 lb published maximum gross weight plus all charter flights. There is also an overnight fee. Confirm the current details with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival.

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