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Small airport

William M Tuck Airport

ICAO KW78Local W78🇺🇸 South Boston
Coordinates
36.7100°N, 78.8480°W
Elevation
420 ft (128 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-VA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
9.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:41
Sunrise
06:10
Sunset
20:34
Civil dusk
21:04

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 William M Tuck Airport

William M Tuck Airport is a small airport in South Boston, United States. It sits at an elevation of 420 ft (128 m) and has 2 runways, the longest 4,011 ft / 1,223 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Aaron Penston Field (1VA7), about 6.6 nm to the ese.

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
01 / 194,011 ft / 1,223 m75 ftAspLightedOpen
05 / 23▸ displaced2,700 ft / 823 m200 ftGrsUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CNTRWASHINGTON CNTR124.050 MHz
RDOLEESBURG RDO110.400 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.800 MHz

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle509 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from William M Tuck Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is William M Tuck Airport located?

William M Tuck Airport is small airport located in South Boston, United States, at an elevation of 420 ft (128 m).

How many runways does William M Tuck Airport have?

William M Tuck Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 4,011 ft / 1,223 m.

What time zone is William M Tuck Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at William M Tuck Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at William M Tuck 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 William M Tuck Airport?

The nearest airport to William M Tuck Airport is Aaron Penston Field (1VA7), about 6.6 nm to the ese, followed by Alpha Hotel Airport and Fox Fire Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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