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VG42AIRPORT

HENSHAW

HOPEWELL, Virginia

IFRUpdated 2h ago85 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

VG42

Elevation

85 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

37.252, -77.153

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

85 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

WASHINGTON

Coordinates

37.2524, -77.1527

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KRIC 280054Z 19006KT 8SM BKN005 OVC140 23/22 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP150 T02280222

Flight Category

IFR

Wind

190° at 6 kt

Visibility

8 SM

Temperature

22.8°C

Dewpoint

22.2°C

Altimeter

1014.60 inHg

Cloud Cover

OVC

Nearest weather from KRIC (18 NM away)

Observed 2026-06-28 00:54Z

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
02/202,700 ft75 ftTURF-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for VG42.

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VG42 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

HENSHAW (VG42) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in HOPEWELL, Virginia, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 85 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 37.2524°N, 77.1527°W.

Runways

HENSHAW has 1 runway. The longest runway (02/20) measures 2,700 feet by 75 feet with a turf surface.

Communications & Operations

HENSHAW is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at HENSHAW is IFR (Instrument Flight Rules — instrument approach required). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VG42?

VG42 is the ICAO identifier for HENSHAW, a public-use airport located in HOPEWELL, Virginia, United States.

How many runways does HENSHAW have?

HENSHAW (VG42) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of VG42?

The field elevation of HENSHAW is 85 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at VG42?

No fuel types are currently listed for HENSHAW. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at VG42?

The current flight category at HENSHAW is IFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at VG42?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for HENSHAW.

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Where is HENSHAW located?

HENSHAW (VG42) is located in HOPEWELL, Virginia, United States, at an elevation of 85 ft MSL.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated Jun 25, 02:18 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated Jun 28, 12:54 AM UTC