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Buffalo Ridge Airport

ICAO 8VG4🇺🇸 Amherst
Coordinates
37.6055°N, 79.0169°W
Elevation
660 ft (201 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-VA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
9.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 20, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:41
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
20:35
Civil dusk
21:05

About 14h 24m 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 Buffalo Ridge Airport

Buffalo Ridge Airport is a small airport in Amherst, United States. It sits at an elevation of 660 ft (201 m) and has 2 runways, the longest 1,700 ft / 518 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Timberdoodle Airport (93VA), about 4.2 nm to the s.

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16 / 341,700 ft / 518 m50 ftGrsUnlitOpen
10 / 281,200 ft / 366 m50 ftGrsUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Buffalo Ridge Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Buffalo Ridge Airport located?

Buffalo Ridge Airport is small airport located in Amherst, United States, at an elevation of 660 ft (201 m).

How many runways does Buffalo Ridge Airport have?

Buffalo Ridge Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 1,700 ft / 518 m.

What time zone is Buffalo Ridge Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Buffalo Ridge Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Buffalo Ridge Airport is approximately 9.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Buffalo Ridge Airport?

The nearest airport to Buffalo Ridge Airport is Timberdoodle Airport (93VA), about 4.2 nm to the s, followed by Tye River Airport and Starr Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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