KSHD

VFR

SHENANDOAH VALLEY RGNL

STAUNTON/WAYNESBORO/HARRISONBURG · VIRGINIA

Elev
1,201'
Longest RWY
6,002'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:55Z
Airport diagram · tap to openMore charts →
Before you fly into KSHD
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,201'
MSL · field 1,201' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 23
H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KSHD

Current METAR

Observed 23:55Z

KSHD 272355Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A3020 RMK AO2 T01530058 10200 20153
Wind
190° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.20 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,142 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
10 NM NE
VFR sectional
WASHINGTON
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
SHD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LISA BOTKIN
Address
77 AVIATION CIR., WEYERS CAVE VA 24486

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
190° · 3 kt
RWY 23
209°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 23

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 23 · 209° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,201 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored29° / 209°6,002 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
056,002'6,002'6,002'6,002'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR59', pole, 2500' from thr, 300' R of cntrln, slope 38
236,002'6,002'6,002'6,002'PAPI 4-box left(3°)

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.

© Esri

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 05
LS · CAT I
SHD
109.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 05
KSHD · IAP
Can’t preview this PDF inline. Open it →

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)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,CARGO,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
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Potomac Approach at 866-640-4124.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR lighting is active on runway 05. Runway end identifier lights are on runway 23. High intensity runway lights are on runways 05 and 23 and taxiway lights. Use CTAF. PAPI on runways 05 and 23 operate continuously.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 05/23The pavement classification number value is 554/F/B/X/T.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Prior permission required 12 hours in advance for unscheduled air carrier operations with more than 30 passenger seats. Call 540-234-8304.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude is 800 feet for piston aircraft and 1500 feet for jet and turbo aircraft.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSHD

Answer card
ICAO
KSHD
Name
SHENANDOAH VALLEY RGNL
Location
STAUNTON/WAYNESBORO/HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA
Elevation
1,201 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,201 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
05/23 · 6,002 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 23

Shenandoah Valley Rgnl Airport sits near Staunton, Waynesboro and Harrisonburg in Virginia. Field elevation is 1,201 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 05/23, which is 6,002 ft long. There is no control tower. Use CTAF 123.0 or UNICOM 123.0 for local traffic calls.

One ILS approach is published for runway 05. Runway 05 also has MALSR lighting. Runway 23 has runway end identifier lights. High intensity runway lights are on both ends. Taxiway lighting is available. PAPI is available on both runway ends and operates continuously. The published pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL for piston aircraft. Jet and turbo aircraft use 1,500 ft AGL.

Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (540) 234-8304 for current service details. For clearance delivery, Potomac Approach can be reached at 866-640-4124. The airport sits in the Shenandoah Valley, so plan for valley terrain and check winds before arrival. For any current noise, curfew, or special operating limits, verify the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KSHD for piston aircraft?
The published pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL for piston aircraft. Jet and turbo aircraft use 1,500 ft AGL.
Is there an ILS approach at Shenandoah Valley Rgnl Airport?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 05. If you need current approach details, verify them in the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure.
What runway length does KSHD have?
KSHD has one runway, 05/23. It is 6,002 ft long.
Is Shenandoah Valley Rgnl Airport towered?
No. There is no control tower. Use CTAF 123.0 or UNICOM 123.0 for local traffic calls.
Which FBO is on the field at KSHD?
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO directly for current services before arrival.
What lighting is available on runway 05 and 23 at KSHD?
Runway 05 has MALSR lighting. Runway 23 has runway end identifier lights. High intensity runway lights are on both runway ends. Taxiway lights are available. PAPI operates continuously on both ends.
What is the field elevation at Shenandoah Valley Rgnl Airport?
Field elevation is 1,201 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially on warm days in the valley.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at KSHD?
For clearance delivery, contact Potomac Approach at 866-640-4124. The published approach frequencies are 132.85 and 323.125.

Get PilotGPT

Fly into KSHD with confidence

Live ATC transcription, AI flight planning, POH search and georeferenced charts — offline-ready on iOS.

Download · 7-day free trial