How long is the runway at W78?

W78 has 2 runways; the longest is 4,003 ft.

Yes — W78 has 100LL available, per FAA NASR data.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at W78?

The published traffic pattern altitude at W78 is 800 ft AGL.

Which Flight Service Station serves W78?

Leesburg FSS (DCA) serves W78. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.

Airports/ Virginia

W78 — William M Tuck

South Boston, VA · Elevation 419.8 ft · 36.7094, -78.8483

Runways

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighting	Heading (magnetic, approx)	VGSI	Displaced threshold
01/19	4,003 ft	75 ft	Asphalt (good)	Medium intensity	01 5° / 19 185°	01 PAPI (2-light, left) / 19 PAPI (2-light, left)	—
06/24	2,065 ft	200 ft	Turf (good)	Not lighted	06 56° / 24 236°	—	—

Frequencies

CTAF/UNICOM: 122.8 MHz
AWOS: 119.425 MHz
SOUTH BOSTON RCAG: 124.05 MHz
SOUTH BOSTON RCAG: 352 MHz

Airport info

Fuel available: 100LL
Traffic pattern altitude: 800 ft AGL
Magnetic variation: 8°W (1995)
Flight service: Leesburg FSS (DCA) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
NOTAM file: DCA ↗

Remarks (6)

IN OPERATION PRIOR 1959
WILDLIFE ON & INVOF RYS.
ACTVT MIRL RY 01/19 & REIL RYS 01 & 19 - CTAF. PAPI RYS 01 & 19 OPER CONT.
SELF-FUELING WITH A CREDIT CARD.
RWY 06/24 CLSD TO ACFT WITH AIRSPEED 50 KT OR MORE.
FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.

Quick facts

What is the CTAF for W78?: The CTAF at W78 is 122.8 MHz.
How long is the runway at W78?: W78 has 2 runways; the longest is 4,003 ft.
Does W78 have fuel?: Yes — W78 has 100LL available, per FAA NASR data.
What is the traffic pattern altitude at W78?: The published traffic pattern altitude at W78 is 800 ft AGL.
Which Flight Service Station serves W78?: Leesburg FSS (DCA) serves W78. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.

Weather

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Charts

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FAA Chart Supplement — Northeast U.S. — open the regional PDF at aeronav.faa.gov ↗ (search it for W78 or South Boston).

Nearby airports

W63 — Lake Country RGNL — 18 mi
KCXE — Chase City MUNI — 20 mi
KDAN — Danville RGNL — 29 mi
KHNZ — Henderson/oxford — 30 mi
KTDF — Raleigh RGNL at Person County — 30 mi
0V4 — Brookneal/campbell County — 31 mi

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