1
Runway
0
Frequencies
0
Procedures
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NOTAMs
Quick Facts
ICAO
VA56
FAA
VA56
Elevation
88 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
37.004, -76.827
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
88 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
Coordinates
37.0035, -76.8275
Current Weather
METAR KAKQ 220554Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM OVC019 16/14 A3016 RMK AO2 RAE48 SLP211 P0001 60006 T01560144 10206 20156 58005
Flight Category
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
15.6°C
Dewpoint
14.4°C
Altimeter
1021.40 inHg
Cloud Cover
OVC
Nearest weather from KAKQ (10 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-22 05:54Z
Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E/W | 2,000 ft | 45 ft | TURF | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for VA56.
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VA56 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
Wells Airport (VA56) is a airport located in Ivor, Virginia, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 88 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 37.0035°N, 76.8275°W.
Runways
Wells Airport has 1 runway. The longest runway (E/W) measures 2,000 feet by 45 feet with a turf surface.
Communications & Operations
Wells Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at Wells Airport is MVFR (Marginal VFR — reduced visibility or ceiling). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is VA56?
VA56 is the ICAO identifier for Wells Airport, a public-use airport located in Ivor, Virginia, United States.
How many runways does Wells Airport have?
Wells Airport (VA56) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of VA56?
The field elevation of Wells Airport is 88 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at VA56?
No fuel types are currently listed for Wells Airport. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at VA56?
The current flight category at Wells Airport is MVFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at VA56?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for Wells Airport.
How do I access complete data for VA56?
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Where is Wells Airport located?
Wells Airport (VA56) is located in Ivor, Virginia, United States, at an elevation of 88 ft MSL.