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Runway
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Frequencies
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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 131654Z AUTO 17008G19KT 10SM BKN050 23/09 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP154 T02280089
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
170° at 8 kt G19
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
22.8°C
Dewpoint
8.9°C
Altimeter
1015.70 inHg
Cloud Cover
BKN
Nearest weather from KAKQ (10 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-13 16:54Z
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 VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). 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 VFR. 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.