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FBO Information

General Info

  • Coordinates: 36o41’13″N – 82o02’01″W
  • Elevation: 2088
  • Traffic Pattern: Left 1000′ AGL
  • Runway: 6/24 – 4470′ X 75′ (Asphalt)
  • Runway Lights: MIRL
  • Rotating Beacon: Yes
  • Sectional: Cincinnati
  • Location: 2 Miles West (Abingdon, VA) Washington County
  • Communications: Unicom 122.8 AWOS: 128.125 LOC/DME: 108.3 Tri-City (TN) approach/departure control 125.25
  • Approach Lighting: ODALs, PAPIs, REILs Lighted Windsock
  • Category: B-II

Fuel: (Shell)

  • 100LL
  • JET – A
  • Full Service
  • All Major Credit Cards
  • After Hours Fuel Service Available,call ahead to make arrangements. After Hour Fee applies
  • NO Overnight Fee w/Fuel Purchase
  • GPU
  • Lighted Ramp w/Security Fence
  • 24/7 Video Surveillance

Facilities Fees

  • $75.00 All Turbine Aircraft (Fee Waived with purchase of 50 or more gallons of Jet-A)
  • $50.00 Multi-engine piston aircraft (Fee Waived with purchase of 35 or more gallons of Avgas)
  • $25.00 Single-engine piston aircraft (Fee Waived with “Top-Off” or purchase of 25 or more gallons of Avgas)
  • No Charge for Experimental Aircraft – Light Sport Aircraft
  • 100LL – $5.66
  • JET-A – $5.04
  • PRIST – $0.08
Current Fuel Prices as of October 12, 2021 @ 9:45 AM

Hangar Rental Information

The Virginia Highlands Airport has several hangar options to choose from for rental.  Please read the information here on this site as well as the documentation provided for more detail about our hangar options.  If you would like further information, please use the Contact Us information and someone will be available to assist.  

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Terminal Facilities

  • Rental Cars
  • Restrooms
  • Snack Room
  • Flight Planning Room
  • Public Waiting Area
  • Conference Rooms
  • Copy Service
  • Fax Service
  • Catering Service
  • Ice/Coffee Service
  • Crew Car
  • Wireless Internet
  • Pilot Lounge with Cable TV/Wireless Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Washer & Dryer
  • Snooze Room w/shower
  • Free Shuttle to Local Motels/Restaurants
 

Aircraft Facilities

  • 50 T-Hangars
  • 57 Tie-Downs
  • 1 Commercial Hangar
  • 3 Corporate Hangars
  • General Aviation Terminal is Open 7 Days Per Week (except major holidays)
  • Hours of Operation 7am-7pm EDT

Rules & Regulations

Rules and Regulations – Revised 09-14-15 .pdf

Minimum Standards 01-10-09 .pdf

UAS, UAV, or Drones

The FAA has partnered with several industry associations to promote Know Before You Fly, a campaign to educate the public about using unmanned aircraft safely and responsibly. Individuals flying for hobby or recreation are strongly encouraged to follow safety guidelines, which include:

  • Fly below 400 feet and remain clear of surrounding obstacles
  • Keep the aircraft within visual line of sight at all times
  • Remain well clear of and do not interfere with manned aircraft operations
  • Don’t fly within 5 miles of an airport unless you contact the airport and control tower before flying
  • Don’t fly near people or stadiums
  • Don’t fly an  aircraft that weighs more than 55 lbs
  • Don’t be careless or reckless with your unmanned aircraft – you could be fined for endangering people or other aircraft.

For more information regard UAS, UAV, or Drones, please visit www.faa.gov/uas/

Virginia Highlands Airport is NOT authorized to issue permission to operate UAS, UAV, or Drones.

Copies of the NFPA 407 and NFPA 410 are available for viewing at the airport Administrative Office, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M.

Noise Abatement

Rwy 06-24
Straight out 500ft AGL
Left Turns Only

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