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Summit Airport

ICAO 6VA4🇺🇸 Salem
Coordinates
37.2844°N, 80.0689°W
Elevation
1,030 ft (314 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-VA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
8.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:44
Sunrise
06:14
Sunset
20:40
Civil dusk
21:10

About 14h 25m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Summit Airport

Summit Airport is a small airport in Salem, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,030 ft (314 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,400 ft / 427 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), about 5.1 nm to the ene.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 301,400 ft / 427 m60 ftTurf-gUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
ROANOKE REGIONAL/WOODRUM FLD CLASS CClass CControlledGND5200 ft MSL
ROANOKE REGIONAL/WOODRUM FLD CLASS CClass CControlled3400 ft MSL5200 ft MSL
ROANOKE REGIONAL/WOODRUM FLD CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
WSLS-TV (Roanoke)243 ft3,711 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Summit Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Summit Airport located?

Summit Airport is small airport located in Salem, United States, at an elevation of 1,030 ft (314 m).

How many runways does Summit Airport have?

Summit Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,400 ft / 427 m.

What time zone is Summit Airport in?

Summit Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Summit Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Summit Airport is approximately 8.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Summit Airport?

The nearest airport to Summit Airport is Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), about 5.1 nm to the ene, followed by Catawba Valley Airport and New Castle International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Summit Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.